Artist Swim Deep
Features & Interviews
Shine On: Swim Deep
Returning with third LP ‘Emerald Classics’, the Birmingham quintet tell us how they found the light at the end of the tunnel.
4th October 2019
The Flaming Lips interviewed by Swim Deep
They say you should never meet your heroes, but we say balls to that!
17th July 2019
Swim Deep: “We’re demanding a reaction”
The mind-bending mentalists were first through the door at DIY’s 50th issue party. No bag searches, you see.
6th April 2016
Swim Deep: Scream if you wanna go faster
Once “stoned” escapists, Swim Deep have entered another dimension. But how many bunsen burners exploded to make it happen? The five mad scientists tell all.
26th September 2015
Swim Deep: “It’s taken us time to develop this musicianship”
Swim Deep talk transformation as they gear up to release their second album, ‘Mothers’.
10th August 2015
Album Reviews
3-5 Stars
Swim Deep - Emerald Classics
A celebratory album of redemption.
5 Stars
Swim Deep - Mothers
Dangerous gambles that all pay out.
News
Wolf Alice, The 1975 and more have donated prizes for Raffle Against Domestic Violence
The raffle is raising money for Women’s Aid and Respect.
May 4, 2020 11:11am
News
Foals, Wolf Alice, The Vaccines and more announce ‘Songs For The National Health Service’
All proceeds from the one-off vinyl are going to funding specialist, reusable PPE equipment for NHS key workers.
April 30, 2020 10:24am
News
Swim Deep announce December hometown show
In their own words: “This could well be Biblical.”
October 24, 2019 12:31pm
Features / Tracks
Tracks: Mystery Jets, The Big Moon, Swim Deep, BODEGA and more
All the biggest and best tracks of the past two weeks, rounded up and reviewed.
August 16, 2019 5:19pm
News
Swim Deep share ‘Sail Away, Say Goodbye’
It’s the second cut from their forthcoming new album, ‘Emerald Classics’.
August 16, 2019 4:01pm
News
Swim Deep announce new album ‘Emerald Classics’
The band have also shared their new track ‘To Feel Good’.
May 29, 2019 11:48am
News
Swim Deep announce The 0121 Desire Residency
The band will play three shows at Birmingham’s Sunflower Lounge.
May 13, 2019 4:57pm
News
Dream Wife, Swim Deep, Viagra Boys and more for Dot To Dot Festival
The three-pronged fest returns this May.
February 27, 2019 4:32pm
News
Peace, Pulled Apart by Horses, Dirty Hit, Live at Leeds and lots more to speak at DIY’s Do It Yourself Neu Tour!
We’ve got a full day of speakers and gigs coming to Brighton, Birmingham and Leeds this month.
November 14, 2018 1:59pm
News
Sundara Karma, Metronomy, Dream Wife and more for Live At Leeds 2019
Black Honey, Gengahr, Goat Girl and more DIY faves than you can shake a buzzy stick at will be heading north next May.
October 30, 2018 6:25pm
News
Ginger (Swim Deep’s Austin Williams) releases new EP
‘Baby It’s War Outside’ is exactly what you think it is. Kind of.
December 9, 2016 12:57pm
Reviews / Live
UK indie unites for Help Refugees charity covers gigs
Bands4Refugees sees artists teaming up to perform covers in aid of the refugee crisis.
December 5, 2016 2:46pm
News
All our musical faves have announced a charity night in aid of refugees
Wolf Alice, Swim Deep, Peace, Years & Years, Superfood, Black Honey AND MORE AT THE SAME GIG OH MY GOD.
November 10, 2016 12:58pm
Reviews / Live
Standon Calling 2016
Standon Calling is still small, but is also a hive of infectious energy.
August 5, 2016 10:57am
Features
Suede, Swim Deep, Yak - the acts to catch at this year’s Standon Calling
The festival takes place this weekend in Hertfordshire.
July 28, 2016 11:11am
Features
The year 2021: Wolf Alice, Swim Deep, Drenge, Alt-J and more look ahead
DIY’s been in print for five years, so we thought we’d better knock some heads together and get prepped for the next five.
April 5, 2016 12:20pm
News
Soak, Black Honey, Swim Deep added to Truck Festival
Oxford fest also hosts Rat Boy and Manic Street Preachers.
March 31, 2016 12:59pm
News
Win tickets to see Swim Deep, Black Honey & more at Flying Vinyl festival
The Magic Gang and Kagoule also play next month’s festival, in London.
March 29, 2016 2:26pm
News
Everything Everything, Suede, Swim Deep to play Standon Calling 2016
Kelis, Anna Calvi and Declan McKenna are also playing the July fest.
March 1, 2016 10:39am
News
Swim Deep announce first U.S. tour
The band are flogging a load of their stuff to fund the outing.
February 29, 2016 4:46pm