I sat down with The Swells to discuss SXSW, the state of the DIY scene in the valley, the movie Whiplash, and more + the band performs "Bus Boy", "Sugar Coat", and "Smell The Roses".
00:16 - SXSW + Other Festivals
03:15 - Dog The Cat Records
03:54 - The Journey of Brass Instrumentation
07:15 - Whiplash Movie & The LA Jazz Scene
08:47 - Creating/Writing the New Album
11:17 - Current State of the DIY Scene in The Valley
14:27 - Stories From The Road + Upcoming Show Plans
18:16 - Album Name
18:49 - Find the Correct Swells Online
20:22 - “Smell The Roses” Performance
24:47 - “Bus Boy” Performance
29:01 - “Sugar Coat” Performance
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3AfxKYXcLidSdXwOVZAap6?si=rnpjUdxkR4iU58nU_szeJw
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/swells/1320974805
Video by Aaron Nuñez (https://www.instagram.com/ttepz/)