Join nipaluna/Hobart-based band A. Swayze & The Ghosts for a live performance celebrating the launch of their highly anticipated sophomore album, 'Let's Live a Life Better Than This'.
Arriving on October 25, the album embodies a hypnotic ferocity, marking a period of reflection and rejuvenation for the band. Following their beloved 2020 debut, Paid Salvation, A. Swayze & The Ghosts offer an eclectic mix of alternative rock, post-punk, art rock, and a touch of 70's dance-punk.
Written over four years between Naarm/Melbourne and secluded spots across lutruwita/Tasmania, the self-produced album represents a first for the band. Mixed by Andy Savours (known for his work with Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Rina Sawayama, and Arctic Monkeys), 'Let's Live a Life Better Than This' signals a new era for A. Swayze & The Ghosts.
Emerging with their “end to end faultless” debut album, Paid Salvation (2020), A. Swayze & The Ghosts – comprising Andrew Swayze (vocals), Ben von Fürstenburg (guitar/synth), Zac Blain (drums), along with touring members Kieran Daly (guitar) and Joe Berry (bass) – continually redefine the essence of punk. Renowned for their frenetic live shows and the unmatched charisma of Andrew Swayze, they have garnered international acclaim, receiving nominations for ARIA and AIR Awards.
With previous releases like their self-titled EP (2017) and Paid Salvation (2020), the band has received praise from major outlets, including The Guardian, Mojo, BBC Radio 1, and NME. They have graced stages at renowned festivals such as Splendour In The Grass, Falls Festival, The Great Escape (UK), and Bigsound, alongside iconic acts like Jet, The Vines, and Shame (UK).
A. Swayze & The Ghosts - Let's Live a Life Better Than This out October 25 (Independent).
Join nipaluna/Hobart-based band A. Swayze & The Ghosts performing live in celebration of the launch of the band's highly anticipated sophomore album 'Let's Live a Life Better Than This'. Arriving on October 25 , the album brings a hypnotic ferocity, marking a period of reflection and rejuvenation for the band. Following their beloved 2020 debut Paid Salvation , A. Swayze & The Ghosts deliver an eclectic mix of real-deal alternative rock, post punk, art rock, and even a splash of 70's dance-punk. Written over four years between Naarm/Melbourne and secluded spots across lutruwita/Tasmania, with Swayze tracking the bulk of his vocals in spare rooms/DIY soundbooths, the self- produced album \- is a first for the band. Mixed by Andy Savours ( Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Rina Sawayama, Arctic Monkeys ) - Let's Live a Life Better Than This is the dawning of a new era for A. Swayze & the Ghosts . First making their mark with their “ end to end faultless ” ( The Guardian UK ), ARIA & AIR Award-nominated debut album Paid Salvation (2020), A. Swayze & The Ghosts \- Andrew Swayze (he/him; vocals), Ben von Fürstenburg (he/him; guitar/synth), Zac Blain (he/him; drums) and touring members Kieran Daly (he/him; guitar) and Joe Berry (he/him; bass) - continually push the bounds of what it is to be “punk”, and are heralded for their frenetic live shows marked by the unrivalled charisma of Andrew Swayze , and their highly expressive and consistent creative output. Across their debut self-titled EP (2017) and Paid Salvation (2020), A. Swayze & The Ghosts , have become critically-acclaimed internationally, including nominations for Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album (ARIA Awards) and Best Independent Punk Album or EP at (AIR Awards) , praise from The Guardian (UK), Mojo , BBC Radio 1 , Beats One , Clash Magazine and NME , Feature Album on Double J , Album of the Week on The Music , The AU Review and MTV Australia , and syncs on the recent remaster of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 & 2 Soundtrack (‘Connect To Consume’) . They’ve taken their “ unpredictable, risky and unhinged ” ( triple j ) live show to Splendour In The Grass , Falls Festival , The Great Escape (UK) and Bigsound among others, plus support slots with Jet , The Vines , Shame (UK), Frank Carte r & The Rattlesnakes (UK), Total Control and more. A. SWAYZE & THE GHOSTS - Let’s Live a Life Better Than This out October 25 (Independent) Pre-order / Pre-save
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