New Swears

New Swears is a four-piece Canadian band consisting of Sammy J. Scorpion, Beej Eh, Nick Nofun, Stoney and S-Mike. Their music has been classified as garage punk or power pop.[5]

New Swears
New Swears performing at Arboretum Fest, Ottawa, 2015
New Swears performing at Arboretum Fest, Ottawa, 2015
Background information
OriginBells Corners, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
GenresIndie rock, punk rock, garage punk
Years active2012–present
LabelsDine Alone Records[1]
Bruised Tongue Records.[2]
Bachelor Records[3]
Dirt Cult Records[4]
MembersSammy J. Scorpion, Beej Eh, Nick Nofun, Stone
New Swears
New Swears performing at Arboretum Fest, Ottawa, 2015

History

New Swears was formed in 2012 in Ottawa, Ontario at the Fun Boy Club House,[6][7] where the band lived. New Swears are composed of brothers Beej Eh and Sammy J. Scorpion, with Nick Nofun, and Scru Bar.[8] The band released its first LP, Funny Isn't Real, in 2013 on cassette under Bruised Tongue Records and released it on vinyl shortly thereafter through Dirt Cult Records[3][4][9] and Bachelor Records.[3] Their second album, Junkfood Forever, Bedtime Whatever (reviews[4][10][11][12][13]), was released in 2014 under Bachelor Records[3] and later under Dirt Cult Records.

New Swears signed with Dine Alone Records on 7 October 2016[14][15] and in that same month released as singles, Brand New Spot and Sugar Heavy Metal on 7" vinyl and digital formats under Dine Alone Records. Their third full-length LP, And the Magic of Horses (reviews [16][17][18][19]), was released in June 2017 under Dine Alone Records. New Swears released two singles, "Illuminati Knights" and "Happy Birthday" under Dine Alone Records in December 2017. All proceeds from the sale of the tracks went towards For Pivots Sake and Girls + Skate 613 in support of access to skateboarding for the youth of Ottawa.

In 2018 there were a few changes to the bands structure with Scru Bar leaving the band. Sammy J. Scorpion took his place as co-guitar player with his brother Beej Eh. Nick Nofun moved from the drums to replace Sammy on the bass and Stoney stepped up as the new member, and locally experienced drummer. S-Mike provided added sound on occasion as keyboard player. On 28 March 2019 Pure Grain Audio leaked the song and music video for their new single "Angel".[20] On 18 April 2919 Dine Alone Records announced the date of release of their newest album, "Night Mirror", on 13 June 2019, and made available two singles from the album, "Bon Voyage" and "Rolling Stone".[21]

Live Performances

The band completed their first tour of Europe in the fall of 2014. In 2015 the New Swears performed at the Ottawa Bluesfest (reviews[22][23][24]). They also performed at the Arboretum Festival,[25][26] Maker Space North,[27] and Ottawa Explosion.[28] In June 2017, under Dine Alone Records, they embarked on a tour across Canada and the US as well as a three-week tour over to Europe in the Fall of 2017.[29] The band continued touring Canada through 2018 with a string of shows on their way to an appearance at Elora Riverfest.

The band is well known for their energetic live shows that has traditionally involved confetti cannons, silly string, costumes, wigs and other party props.[30] The band members have been known to assemble into human pyramids on stage without missing a beat.[31][32]

Current Band members
  • Sammy J. Scorpion – Guitar, Bass Guitar, Vocals
  • Beej Eh – Guitar, Bass Guitar, Vocals
  • Nick Nofun – Drums, Bass Guitar, Vocals
  • Stoney – Drums, Vocals
  • S-Mike – Keyboard

Discography

Albums
Title Date of Release Label Format Studio
Night Mirror 13 June 2019 Dine Alone Records 11 tracks – 12" vinyl/digital Clubhouse Recording
Angel 28 March 2019 Dine Alone Records 1 single – digital Clubhouse Recording
Illuminati Knights/Happy Birthday 20 December 2017 Dine Alone Records 2 singles – digital Meat Locker Recording Studio
And the Magic of Horses 23 June 2017 Dine Alone Records 10 tracks – 12" vinyl/digital Meat Locker Recording Studio
New Swears – Brand New Spot/ Sugar Heavy Metal Oct 2016 Dine Alone Records 7" vinyl/digital Bova Sound[33]
Junkfood Forever, Bedtime Whatever Aug 2014 Dirt Cult Records/ Bachelor Records/ Bruised Tongue Records 10 tracks – 12" vinyl/digital Meat Locker Recording Studio
Funny Isn't Real Mar 2013 Bachelor Records/ Bruised Tongue Records 10 tracks – cassette/ 12" vinyl/digital Funboy Clubhouse

Other
  • Now That's What I Call Music 666 Vol. II – 24 tracks – Various Artists (New Swears track 10) – Fuzzkill Records, Scotland, Oct 2015.
  • Deathcats and New Swears split – 8 tracks – Split tape – Fuzzkill Records, Scotland, 5 December 2014.
  • Now That's What I Call Music 666 – 16 tracks – Various Artists (New Swears track 2) – Fuzzkill Records, Scotland, 27 September 2014.
  • Satan Loves You – Single Track – Recorded at the Funboy Clubhouse, Ottawa, ON, February 2013.
  • New Swears/Swollen Eyes Split Tape – 6 tracks – Recorded at the Funboy Clubhouse, Ottawa, ON, 7 August 2012.

See also

References
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  20. Gonda, Christopher. "Leaked NEW SWEARS Music Video for New Single "Angel" Now Available! [Exclusive Premiere]". puregrainaudio.com. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  21. "New Swears Debut Double Single "Bon Voyage" + "Rolling Stone"". Dine Alone Records. 18 April 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2019.
  22. Micayla Bussieres. "Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, New Swears @ Ottawa Bluesfest 7/14/2015". ridethetempo.com.
  23. Bras, Kristopher (16 July 2015). "Bluesfest 2015: New Swears Opens Unforgettable Canadian Stage Lineup". Spotlight Ottawa. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
  24. Rogers, Kyle (17 July 2015). "Bluesfest Day Six: A lesson in stage presence (New Swears & Future Islands)". The Charlatan. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
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  26. Beaulne-Stuebing, Laura (22 August 2015). "Concert Review: Arboretum Festival 2015 – Braids, Scattered Clouds, New Swears". Aesthetic Magazine Toronto. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
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  28. Scharf, Eric (18 June 2014). "OTTAWA EXPLOSION WEEKEND DAY 4: A MARATHON OF AWESOME MUSIC!". Ottawa Showbox. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
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  32. Lindsay, Cam (17 May 2017). "New Swears Talk About The Terrifying Magic of Horses". Noisey. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
  33. "Bova Sound -". bovasound.com.
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