Between Blood and Ocean
I’m so delighted to announce my new album “Between Blood and Ocean” will release on May 1st!
Read MoreEU TOUR DATES WITH HAKEN
We’re going back on tour with HAKEN, this time in Europe!
Read MoreFALL TOUR DATES + NEW CONCERT FILM
Bent Knee is hitting the road with HAKEN and Lerpous this November. We’re thrilled to tour with both of these incredible bands! Also, new concert film is out :)
Read MorePAPER EARTH (FULL CONCERT FILM) OUT NOW
Bent Knee’s collaboration with Boston Conservatory’s Percussion Ensemble is now available in full on YouTube! The thirty-minute, six-movement song cycle who's thematic crux revolves around how memory continuously alters our present is titled Paper Earth.
Read MoreMake Weird Music Interview on "Growing Pains"
My new interview with Make Weird Music is available to watch, listen, and read for your weekend entertainment! I had a great time talking to Anthony, going back in time to describe the process of writing and recording my latest EP Growing Pains. Enjoy!
Read MoreNew Song + Video : "Silver Needle Of Pine" w/ Childish Japes
New song & video! I know I always say this but I'm EXCITED to have this one out. Silver Needle of Pine is a song I wrote last March during an artist retreat, and it's one of the tracks I've been working on for a new album. Here's an arrangement of it I did with Childish Japes, performed live at YouTube Space NY.
Read More"After You're Born" Live with Childish Japes
Here's the video of the live performance I did with Childish Japes for our song "After You're Born". It was a blast to film this at the YouTube Space in New York, and I'm so grateful to the Japes as well as Tiny Brian Productions for bringing this to life.
Read MoreSolo Live @ GOLI's Gallery
On Friday I had a remarkable show at Cloud Club. The performance featured a string quartet, and I had hairs standing up on my arms during the entire set. I'm rolling out some live recordings from the show over on my Patreon page if you're interested in hearing pieces from the performance.
Read MoreLevel-Up Your Singing! - Video collab with Ben Levin
What makes a good singer?
Here's a video where I talk about my thoughts on that, edited and animated by Ben Levin!
10 Questions w/ Courtney Swain
Really love how this piece came out. Got to talk about my favorite songs to play live, latest on Bent Knee (new music, Paper Earth), what movie franchise the band would star in, and my new Patreon page. Many thanks to Proglodytes for the feature!
Read MoreI'm launching a Patreon page.
Since I've always been bad at keeping things to myself, I'm excited to have this new page to share my works-in-progress, thoughts on music, life on the road, and more!
Read MoreBent Knee & friends raise $1,800 for BARCC
I'm so proud that our benefit show last Friday raised $1,800 for BARCC (Boston Area Rape Crises Center)! Thank you to Bearstronaut and Roz & The Rice Cakes, as well as our booking agency APA that supported us in donating all proceeds from the show.
Read MoreMarch 2018: Bent Knee returns to Europe!
Bent Knee is headed back to Europe this March! The Zürich date at the Apples and Olives Festival is the world premiere of Paper Earth, our new work for Bent Knee and percussion ensemble. Details at bentkneemusic.com/tour.
Read MoreWGBH Front Row Boston reviews "Growing pains"
"Swain’s lyrics hold a hidden humor, both in the occasional over-dramatics and in the inherent relatable quality to them — something that brings the listener deeper, settling in with their demons."
Read MoreGrowing Pains - out today!
Growing Pains is out today! I've been looking forward to sharing this EP, and I'm so happy to see this day. If you take time to listen to it today, this weekend, or sometime in the future, please know that I'm very grateful to get to borrow your ears and your mind with my music. Enjoy!
Read More"Growing Pains" Album Review by Proglodytes →
"Growing Pains will continue to amaze you and break your heart" - Proglodytes
Read MoreGlitter Bomb - New Single →
My new single "Glitter Bomb" is out! I've always wanted to write a heartbreaking ballad, and I think this is the closest I've come to that. Find the single on Bandcamp, or your streaming platform of choice. Enjoy!
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