Between Blood and Ocean

April 16, 2019 by Courtney Swain in Blogs, Courtney Solo

I’m so delighted to announce my new album “Between Blood and Ocean” will release on May 1st!

Make Weird Music Interview on "Growing Pains"

April 27, 2018 by Courtney Swain in Courtney Solo

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!

New Song + Video : "Silver Needle Of Pine" w/ Childish Japes

April 10, 2018 by Courtney Swain in Childish Japes, Courtney Solo

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.

"After You're Born" Live with Childish Japes

April 02, 2018 by Courtney Swain in Childish Japes, Courtney Solo

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.

Solo Live @ GOLI's Gallery

April 01, 2018 by Courtney Swain in Courtney Solo

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.

10 Questions w/ Courtney Swain

March 26, 2018 by Courtney Swain in Bent Knee, Courtney Solo, Blogs

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!

I'm launching a Patreon page.

March 22, 2018 by Courtney Swain in Courtney Solo, Blogs

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!

WGBH Front Row Boston reviews "Growing pains"

December 13, 2017 by Courtney Swain in Bent Knee, Courtney Solo, On Tour

"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."

Growing Pains - out today!

November 10, 2017 by Courtney Swain in Courtney Solo

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!

"Growing Pains" Album Review by Proglodytes →

November 03, 2017 by Courtney Swain in Courtney Solo

"Growing Pains will continue to amaze you and break your heart" - Proglodytes

Glitter Bomb - New Single →

October 27, 2017 by Courtney Swain in Courtney Solo

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!

Growing Pains - New EP

October 10, 2017 by Courtney Swain in Courtney Solo

I'm excited to announce my new EP, Growing Pains. I'll be releasing it digitally and on physical CD on November 10, 2017.

Boston Music Awards 2017

September 16, 2017 by Courtney Swain in Bent Knee, Courtney Solo

Found out yesterday that Bent Knee & myself are up for some Boston Music Awards this year!
Bent Knee is nominated for Best Alternative/Indie Artist, and I'm nominated for Best Female Vocalist. I’m really happy and excited. For those interested, here's the voting link .

Allston Pudding Features "Moon Stalker"

January 28, 2017 by Courtney Swain in Courtney Solo

Yet another feature of Moon Stalker, this time from Allston Pudding!

"What starts out as a light piano melody, accompanied by Courtney’s rich vocals guiding us through her story, grows into something magical."

altprogcore Features "Moon Stalker"

January 27, 2017 by Courtney Swain in Courtney Solo

The Italian music blog altprogcore did a write up on Moon Stalker! The man behind the blog, Lorenzo Barbagli is one of the kindest, most thoughtful people we've met through Bent Knee. He pulled some major strings to help our Italian shows happen last summer. Very grateful for his continued support <3

Vanyaland Features "Moon Stalker"

January 26, 2017 by Courtney Swain in Courtney Solo

Vanyaland published a feature on the Moon Stalker video!

"Over the past few years Courtney Swain has cemented her place in Boston music as frontwoman of the genre-defying Bent Knee. But the Providence-based, Japan-raised multi-intrumentalist and performer has quietly built up an equally impressive solo output."

New video - MOON STALKER

January 25, 2017 by Courtney Swain in Courtney Solo

I'm so excited to share this new video with you.
The song is called Moon Stalker, and the video is a live performance I did with a string quartet at Big Nice Studio in Lincoln, RI.

Courtney on BNN-TV

September 05, 2015 by Courtney Swain in Blogs, Review, Courtney Solo

On Monday, I was a featured musical guest on Boston Neighborhood Network's show It's All About Arts.

New England Noise Interview

September 04, 2015 by Courtney Swain in Review, Courtney Solo

I did an interview with the New England Noise that's in their latest issue. Big thanks to Harry C. aka Mr. Curt. My favorite quote was: a gorgeous blend of overwhelming vocal talent, modern keyboard techniques, and contemporary sophistication.