1. Who are they?
SWMRS are a pop punk band from Oakland, California.
2. What have they got?
Berkeley’s On Fire (Aug’18) is a standalone single at the moment. SWMRS are three albums deep.
3. Who are SWMRS similar to?
The Frights, FIDLAR, and WAAVES.
4. What have the press said?
“Social commentary wrapped in churning guitars” – Paste Magazine.
“Vibrant song” – Alt Press.
“Thundering drums and wailing guitars” – We Are The Guard.
5. Which bands influenced SWMRS?
Some of SWMRS main influences are The Ramones, The Beach Boys, The Clash, Public Enemy, and Weezer.
6. Why should I give Berkeley's On Fire a listen?
The song has a word to say about far-right politics, the
propaganda machine and outrage culture. They aren’t in favor of any of them! And
vitriol is the best sauce for cooking pop punk songs in. Berkeley's On Fire is angry and catchy (in a Beastie Boys Fight For Your Right To Party kind of way) in equal measure.
7. What are SWMRS best songs?
Figuring It Out and Miley are the best SWMRS bangers.
8. Any more words?
The drummer is Billie Joe Armstrong's (Green Day) son.
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