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'''Current Swell''' is a Canadian [[indie rock]] band from [[Victoria, British Columbia]]. To date, the band has released a total of six albums; ''So I Say'', ''Trust Us Now'', ''Protect Your Own'', ''Long Time Ago'', ''Ulysses'', and ''When to Talk and When to Listen''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Current Swell|url=http://currentswell.com/home|accessdate=2 October 2012}}</ref>
'''Current Swell''' is a Canadian [[indie rock]] band from [[Victoria, British Columbia]], Canada. The band has released seven albums; ''So I Say'', ''Trust Us Now'', ''Protect Your Own'', ''Long Time Ago'',<ref>{{cite web |last1=Christian |first1=Lucy |title=Long Time Ago Review |url=https://entertainment-focus.com/2013/05/26/current-swell-long-time-ago-album-review/ |website=entertainment-focus.com |date=26 May 2013 |publisher=Entertainment Focus |access-date=2021-07-29}}</ref> ''Ulysses'',<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kemp |first1=Susan |title=Ulysses Review |url=https://303magazine.com/2014/05/drop-ulysses-current-swell/ |website=303magazine.com |date=13 May 2014 |publisher=303 Magazine |access-date=2021-07-29}}</ref> ''When to Talk and When to Listen''<ref>{{cite web |last1=Shust |first1=Dan |title=Spill Magazine Review, When to Talk and When to Listen |url=http://spillmagazine.com/spill-album-review-current-swell-talk-listen/ |website=spillmagazine.com |date=12 May 2017 |publisher=The Spill Magazine |access-date=2021-07-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Review, When to Talk and When to Listen |url=https://www.mondaymag.com/opinion/album-review-current-swell-when-to-talk-and-when-to-listen/ |website=mondaymag.com |date=25 April 2017 |publisher=Monday Magazine |access-date=2021-07-29}}</ref> and ''Buffalo''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Current Swell|url=http://currentswell.com/home|website=Currentswell.com|accessdate=2 October 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Gregory |first1=Allie |title=Current Swell New Album & Tour Dates |url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/current_swell_unveil_new_record_buffalo |website=exclaim.ca |publisher=Exclaim! Magazine |access-date=2021-07-09}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Current Swell's roots lie on the west coast of Canada in Victoria, British Columbia, on [[Vancouver Island]]. The band's members consist of Scott Stanton, Dave Lang, Louis Sadava and Chris Petersen.<ref>{{cite web|title=Artist: Current Swell|url=http://music.cbc.ca/#/bands/Current-Swell|work=CBC Music|publisher=CBC|accessdate=2 October 2012}}</ref> In 2006 Current Swell brought their band to Matthew James for production. During the recording Matthew James was unable to work with their drummer and brought in his Studio drummer "Chrispy" Chris Peterson, and together they re-wrote the drums. Matthew James then re-arranged the bass and musical parts for the album "Trust Us Now", adding Organ, piano, and guitar riffs which Launched their career and first contract for distribution. Originally a group of friends hanging out and making music, the band began performing in backyards and on beaches, and has gained popularity through the likes of its online presence and dedicated Internet fan base. The band has been noted for its authenticity and for remaining true to its upbeat folk roots.
Current Swell's roots lie on the west coast of Canada in Victoria, British Columbia, on [[Vancouver Island]]. The band's members are Scott Stanton, Dave Lang, Louis Sadava and Chris Petersen.<ref>{{cite web|title=Artist: Current Swell|url=http://music.cbc.ca/#/bands/Current-Swell|work=CBC Music|publisher=CBC|accessdate=2 October 2012}}</ref> Originally a group of friends hanging out, jamming, and writing music, the band began performing in backyards and on beaches, and has gained popularity through its online presence and dedicated Internet fan base. The band has been noted for its authenticity and for remaining true to its upbeat folk roots.
[[Image:Scott Stanton (Current Swell band).jpg|thumb|left|250px|Current Swells's Scott Stanton performing at Peats Ridge 2012]]
[[Image:Scott Stanton (Current Swell band).jpg|thumb|left|250px|Current Swells's Scott Stanton performing at Peats Ridge 2012]]
Current Swell sold out the very first show they played as a band. The band had released a short, five song ep on the internet that teenagers enrolled in a high school up island got a hold of. The band had booked a show at a local coffee shop in hopes of playing in front of two, or three people but ended up playing in front of a packed audience.
Current Swell sold out the very first show they played as a band. They had released a short, five-song EP on the internet that was discovered by northern Vancouver Island high school students. The band had booked a show at a local coffee shop in hopes of playing in front of a few people but ended up playing in front of a packed audience.


The band credits much of their success to their fans, particularly the online community. Their song ''Young and Able'' (2009) became an Internet hit through its popularization on [[YouTube]]. The Internet has contributed significantly to the Canadian west coast band's large following in South America, particularly Brazil, where it headlined in [[Rio de Janeiro]] and [[São Paulo]] in 2012.
The band credits much of their success to their fans, particularly the online community. Their song ''Young and Able'' (2009) became an Internet hit through its popularization on [[YouTube]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Poliquin |first1=John |title=Young and Able Video |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5AtkOF8wTQ |website=youtube.com |publisher=YouTube |access-date=2021-07-29}}</ref> The Internet has contributed significantly to the Canadian west coast band's large following in South America, particularly Brazil, where it headlined in [[Rio de Janeiro]] and [[São Paulo]] in 2012.


Current Swell has opened for bands like [[The Beach Boys]], [[Xavier Rudd]], [[Dispatch (band)|Dispatch]], [[Bedouin Soundclash]] and [[The Beautiful Girls]], and has made appearances at the [[2010 Winter Olympics]] and the [[Ottawa Blues Festival]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Yagi|first=Anuhea|title=Current Swell|url=http://www.mauitime.com/Articles-i-2011-02-03-75725.113117-Current-Swell.html|accessdate=2 October 2012|newspaper=Maui Time|date=3 February 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120519132200/http://www.mauitime.com/Articles-i-2011-02-03-75725.113117-Current-Swell.html|archivedate=19 May 2012}}</ref>
Current Swell has opened for bands like [[The Beach Boys]], [[Xavier Rudd]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Event, Xavier Rudd and Current Swell 2007 |url=https://livevictoria.com/show/146588/view |website=livevictoria.com |publisher=Live Victoria |access-date=2021-07-29}}</ref> [[Dispatch (band)|Dispatch]], [[Bedouin Soundclash]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Event-Current Swell with Bedouin Soundclash 2018 |url=https://livevictoria.com/show/472583/view |website=livevictoria.com |publisher=Live Victoria |access-date=2021-07-29}}</ref> and [[The Beautiful Girls]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Event, Current Swell, The Beautiful Girls, Manitario 2007 |url=https://livevictoria.com/show/133132/view |website=livevictoria.com |publisher=Live Victoria |access-date=2021-07-29}}</ref> and has made appearances at the [[2010 Winter Olympics]] and the [[Ottawa Bluesfest]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Yagi|first=Anuhea|title=Current Swell|url=http://www.mauitime.com/Articles-i-2011-02-03-75725.113117-Current-Swell.html|accessdate=2 October 2012|newspaper=Maui Time|date=3 February 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120519132200/http://www.mauitime.com/Articles-i-2011-02-03-75725.113117-Current-Swell.html|archivedate=19 May 2012}}</ref>


In 2011, Current Swell placed first at [[Vancouver]]'s [[Peak Performance Project]], winning the $100,500 top prize. The band also played one of the largest concerts of its kind in Victoria at a Canada Day concert for 45,000 people at the B.C. Legislature.
In 2011, Current Swell placed first at [[Vancouver]]'s [[Peak Performance Project]], winning the $100,500 top prize.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hudson |first1=Alex |title=Current Swell Win Announcement |url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/current_swell_win_100500_in_peak_performance_project |website=exclaim.ca |publisher=Exclaim! |access-date=2021-07-29}}</ref> The band also played one of the largest concerts of its kind in Victoria at a Canada Day concert for 45,000 people at the B.C. Legislature.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Devlin |first1=Mike |title=Current Swell Profile |url=https://www.timescolonist.com/life-just-keeps-getting-better-for-current-swell-1.1061794 |website=timescolonist.com |date=15 May 2014 |publisher=Victoria Times Colonist |access-date=2021-07-29}}</ref>


The band's sound combines the musical styles of [[Folk music|folk]], [[Rock music|rock]], [[Roots reggae|roots]], [[blues]], [[reggae]], and [[ska]]. The band's sound has also been described as "surf rock."<ref>{{cite book|last=Hollis|first=Susan|title=Passport Magazine|year=2009|pages=70|chapter=Your Music: Current Swell}}</ref>
The band's sound combines the musical styles of [[Folk music|folk]], [[Rock music|rock]], [[Roots reggae|roots]], [[blues]], [[reggae]], and [[ska]]; it has also been described as "surf rock."<ref>{{cite book|last=Hollis|first=Susan|title=Passport Magazine|year=2009|pages=70|chapter=Your Music: Current Swell}}</ref>


In 2014, it was announced that the band would be releasing their fourth studio album on May 6, entitled ''Ulysses''. The album was produced by Nathan Sabatino (Dr. Dog, White Rabbits) at Vancouver's Greenhouse Studios. The first single was the third track on the album, called ''Rollin'''. Rollin' is also featured in TGR's 2015 feature unReal.
In 2014, it was announced that the band would be releasing their fourth studio album on May 6, entitled ''Ulysses''. The album was produced by Nathan Sabatino (Dr. Dog, White Rabbits) at Vancouver's Greenhouse Studios. The first single was the third track on the album, called ''Rollin'''. Rollin' is also featured in the [[Teton Gravity Research]]-Anthill Films 2015 film ''unReal''.<ref>{{cite web |title=unReal Soundtrack |url=https://www.tetongravity.com/story/bike/the-unreal-movie-soundtrack |website=tetongravity.com |publisher=Teton Gravity Research |access-date=2021-07-29}}</ref>


===Influences===
===Influences===
The band's albums ''So I Say'', ''Trust Us Now'', and ''Protect Your Own'' were inspired predominantly by their experiences travelling. However, the people in the band's life, friends, strangers, and fans who have been a part of their journey and development as artists have influenced their album ''Long Time Ago''.
The band's albums ''So I Say'', ''Trust Us Now'', and ''Protect Your Own'' were inspired predominantly by their experiences traveling. However, the people in the band's life--friends, strangers, and fans who have been a part of their journey and development as artists, influenced the album ''Long Time Ago''.


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
[[Image:Current Swell Green Horn Saint Asbury Park NJ 04072018 LHCollins sm.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Current Swell at [[The Saint (music venue)|The Saint]] in [[Asbury Park, NJ]] on 04072018]]
[[Image:Current Swell Green Horn Saint Asbury Park NJ 04072018 LHCollins sm.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Current Swell at [[The Saint (music venue)|The Saint]] in [[Asbury Park, NJ]] on 04072018]]
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=== Studio albums ===

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=== Studio Albums ===

*''So I Say'' (2005)
*''So I Say'' (2005)
*''Trust Us Now'' (2007)
*''Trust Us Now'' (2007)
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*''Ulysses'' (2014)
*''Ulysses'' (2014)
*''When to Talk and When to Listen'' (2017)
*''When to Talk and When to Listen'' (2017)
*''Buffalo'' (2019)


=== Extended Plays ===
=== Extended plays ===
*''At Home'' (2004)
*''At Home'' (2004)


=== Compilation Appearances ===
=== Compilation appearances ===
*''Vancouver 125'' (2011) Song: "Granville Town"
*''Vancouver 125'' (2011) Song: "Granville Town"
*''Paste Holiday Sampler'' (2012) Song: "Christmas Alone"
*''Paste Holiday Sampler'' (2012) Song: "Christmas Alone"
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*Dave Lang – Vocals/guitar/harmonica
*Dave Lang – Vocals/guitar/harmonica
*Louis Sadava – Bass/Vocals
*Louis Sadava – Bass/Vocals
*Chris Petersen – Drums/Vocals
*Marcus Manhas - Drums
*Phil Hamelin - Keys/Trumpet
*Phil Hamelin - Keys/Trumpet
*Dave St. Jean - Trombone

==Extended Family==
*Evan Miller - Guitar Vocals
*Marty Parr - Tour Manager Extraordinaire
*Morgan Brooker - Management
*Stephen Franke - Management

==Previous Members==
*Chris Petersen – Drums/Vocals
*Mike Quirke - Drums
*Ghosty Boy - Bass



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Latest revision as of 09:57, 23 December 2023

Current Swell
Current Swell on stage at The Saint in Asbury Park, NJ April, 2018
Background information
OriginVictoria, British Columbia, Canada
GenresIndie Folk, Indie Rock, roots, blues, reggae, ska
Years active2005 (2005)–present
LabelsNettwerk
MembersScott Stanton
Dave Lang
Louis Sadava
Chris Petersen
Past membersGhosty Boy
Mike Quirke,
Kyle Robinson
Websitecurrentswell.com

Current Swell is a Canadian indie rock band from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The band has released seven albums; So I Say, Trust Us Now, Protect Your Own, Long Time Ago,[1] Ulysses,[2] When to Talk and When to Listen[3][4] and Buffalo.[5][6]

History

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Current Swell's roots lie on the west coast of Canada in Victoria, British Columbia, on Vancouver Island. The band's members are Scott Stanton, Dave Lang, Louis Sadava and Chris Petersen.[7] Originally a group of friends hanging out, jamming, and writing music, the band began performing in backyards and on beaches, and has gained popularity through its online presence and dedicated Internet fan base. The band has been noted for its authenticity and for remaining true to its upbeat folk roots.

Current Swells's Scott Stanton performing at Peats Ridge 2012

Current Swell sold out the very first show they played as a band. They had released a short, five-song EP on the internet that was discovered by northern Vancouver Island high school students. The band had booked a show at a local coffee shop in hopes of playing in front of a few people but ended up playing in front of a packed audience.

The band credits much of their success to their fans, particularly the online community. Their song Young and Able (2009) became an Internet hit through its popularization on YouTube.[8] The Internet has contributed significantly to the Canadian west coast band's large following in South America, particularly Brazil, where it headlined in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo in 2012.

Current Swell has opened for bands like The Beach Boys, Xavier Rudd,[9] Dispatch, Bedouin Soundclash[10] and The Beautiful Girls,[11] and has made appearances at the 2010 Winter Olympics and the Ottawa Bluesfest.[12]

In 2011, Current Swell placed first at Vancouver's Peak Performance Project, winning the $100,500 top prize.[13] The band also played one of the largest concerts of its kind in Victoria at a Canada Day concert for 45,000 people at the B.C. Legislature.[14]

The band's sound combines the musical styles of folk, rock, roots, blues, reggae, and ska; it has also been described as "surf rock."[15]

In 2014, it was announced that the band would be releasing their fourth studio album on May 6, entitled Ulysses. The album was produced by Nathan Sabatino (Dr. Dog, White Rabbits) at Vancouver's Greenhouse Studios. The first single was the third track on the album, called Rollin'. Rollin' is also featured in the Teton Gravity Research-Anthill Films 2015 film unReal.[16]

Influences

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The band's albums So I Say, Trust Us Now, and Protect Your Own were inspired predominantly by their experiences traveling. However, the people in the band's life--friends, strangers, and fans who have been a part of their journey and development as artists, influenced the album Long Time Ago.

Discography

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Current Swell at The Saint in Asbury Park, NJ on 04072018

Studio albums

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  • So I Say (2005)
  • Trust Us Now (2007)
  • Protect Your Own (2009)
  • Long Time Ago (2011)
  • Ulysses (2014)
  • When to Talk and When to Listen (2017)
  • Buffalo (2019)

Extended plays

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  • At Home (2004)

Compilation appearances

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  • Vancouver 125 (2011) Song: "Granville Town"
  • Paste Holiday Sampler (2012) Song: "Christmas Alone"
  • Isn't This World Enough - A Nettwerk Christmas (2012) Song: "Christmas Alone"

Personnel

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  • Scott Stanton – Vocals/lead guitar/slide guitar
  • Dave Lang – Vocals/guitar/harmonica
  • Louis Sadava – Bass/Vocals
  • Marcus Manhas - Drums
  • Phil Hamelin - Keys/Trumpet
  • Dave St. Jean - Trombone

Extended Family

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  • Evan Miller - Guitar Vocals
  • Marty Parr - Tour Manager Extraordinaire
  • Morgan Brooker - Management
  • Stephen Franke - Management

Previous Members

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  • Chris Petersen – Drums/Vocals
  • Mike Quirke - Drums
  • Ghosty Boy - Bass


Scott Stanton at The Saint, April 2018
Phil Hamelin at The Saint, April 2018
Phil Hamelin at The Saint, April 2018
Chris Peterson at The Saint, April 2018
Dave Lang at The Saint, April 2018
Louis Sadava at The Saint, April 2018

References

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  1. ^ Christian, Lucy (26 May 2013). "Long Time Ago Review". entertainment-focus.com. Entertainment Focus. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
  2. ^ Kemp, Susan (13 May 2014). "Ulysses Review". 303magazine.com. 303 Magazine. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
  3. ^ Shust, Dan (12 May 2017). "Spill Magazine Review, When to Talk and When to Listen". spillmagazine.com. The Spill Magazine. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
  4. ^ "Review, When to Talk and When to Listen". mondaymag.com. Monday Magazine. 25 April 2017. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
  5. ^ "Current Swell". Currentswell.com. Retrieved 2 October 2012.
  6. ^ Gregory, Allie. "Current Swell New Album & Tour Dates". exclaim.ca. Exclaim! Magazine. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
  7. ^ "Artist: Current Swell". CBC Music. CBC. Retrieved 2 October 2012.
  8. ^ Poliquin, John. "Young and Able Video". youtube.com. YouTube. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
  9. ^ "Event, Xavier Rudd and Current Swell 2007". livevictoria.com. Live Victoria. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
  10. ^ "Event-Current Swell with Bedouin Soundclash 2018". livevictoria.com. Live Victoria. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
  11. ^ "Event, Current Swell, The Beautiful Girls, Manitario 2007". livevictoria.com. Live Victoria. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
  12. ^ Yagi, Anuhea (3 February 2011). "Current Swell". Maui Time. Archived from the original on 19 May 2012. Retrieved 2 October 2012.
  13. ^ Hudson, Alex. "Current Swell Win Announcement". exclaim.ca. Exclaim!. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
  14. ^ Devlin, Mike (15 May 2014). "Current Swell Profile". timescolonist.com. Victoria Times Colonist. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
  15. ^ Hollis, Susan (2009). "Your Music: Current Swell". Passport Magazine. p. 70.
  16. ^ "unReal Soundtrack". tetongravity.com. Teton Gravity Research. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
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