Raised by Swans
Encyclopedia
Raised by Swans is an indie rock
band from London
, Ontario
, Canada
. The band consists of singer-guitarist Eric Howden, guitarist Alex Wright, bassist Andy Magoffin, and drummer Brady Parr.
All of Raised By Swans' music and lyrics are written exclusively by Eric Howden, who started the band in 1998 after leaving The Gandharvas
, with whom he played bass guitar.
The band's first full-length album, Codes and Secret Longing
, was recorded at Andy Magoffin
's studio House of Miracles and released in March 2005 on their own label 1101.
Raised By Swans' song 'Violet Light' is featured in Douglas Coupland
's film Everything's Gone Green
, as well as being included on the soundtrack, released by American independent record label Lakeshore Records, a division of Lakeshore Entertainment
.
Three of the band's songs are featured in Atom Egoyan
's Adoration
(2008). The band members also appear as themselves in Atom Egoyan's Chloe
, released in 2010.
The band released its second full-length album, No Ghostless Place
on January 11, 2010.
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
band from London
London, Ontario
London is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, situated along the Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. The city has a population of 352,395, and the metropolitan area has a population of 457,720, according to the 2006 Canadian census; the metro population in 2009 was estimated at 489,274. The city...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. The band consists of singer-guitarist Eric Howden, guitarist Alex Wright, bassist Andy Magoffin, and drummer Brady Parr.
All of Raised By Swans' music and lyrics are written exclusively by Eric Howden, who started the band in 1998 after leaving The Gandharvas
The Gandharvas
The Gandharvas were a Canadian rock band from London, Ontario, who were active in the 1990s.-History:The band formed in 1989 as The Droogs , and released a self-titled EP in 1991...
, with whom he played bass guitar.
The band's first full-length album, Codes and Secret Longing
Codes and Secret Longing
Codes and Secret Longing is the debut studio album by Canadian indie rock band Raised by Swans. It was recorded at Andy Magoffin's studio, House of Miracles, and released on April 11, 2005. The album cover features the two protagonists of the Anime Grave of the Fireflies.-Track listing:All music...
, was recorded at Andy Magoffin
Andy Magoffin
Joel Andrew Magoffin, best known as Andy Magoffin, is a Canadian musician and record producer. He is the songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist for the indie rock band Two-Minute Miracles and the bass guitarist for Raised by Swans....
's studio House of Miracles and released in March 2005 on their own label 1101.
Raised By Swans' song 'Violet Light' is featured in Douglas Coupland
Douglas Coupland
Douglas Coupland is a Canadian novelist. His fiction is complemented by recognized works in design and visual art arising from his early formal training. His first novel, the 1991 international bestseller Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture, popularized terms such as McJob and...
's film Everything's Gone Green
Everything's Gone Green (film)
Everything's Gone Green is a 2006 Canadian comedy film directed by Paul Fox and written by Douglas Coupland. It was produced by Radke Films and True West Films...
, as well as being included on the soundtrack, released by American independent record label Lakeshore Records, a division of Lakeshore Entertainment
Lakeshore Entertainment
Lakeshore Entertainment Group is an American independent film production company founded in 1994 by Tom Rosenberg and Ted Tannebaum . Lakeshore Entertainment is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California...
.
Three of the band's songs are featured in Atom Egoyan
Atom Egoyan
Atom Egoyan, OC is a critically acclaimed Armenian-Canadian stage director and film director. Egoyan made his career breakthrough with Exotica...
's Adoration
Adoration (film)
Adoration is a 2008 Canadian drama film directed by Atom Egoyan and starring Rachel Blanchard, Scott Speedman and Devon Bostick. It is Egoyan's first feature film since Where The Truth Lies....
(2008). The band members also appear as themselves in Atom Egoyan's Chloe
Chloe (film)
Chloe is a 2009 erotic thriller directed by Atom Egoyan, a remake of the 2004 French film Nathalie.... This version stars Julianne Moore, Liam Neeson, and Amanda Seyfried in the title role...
, released in 2010.
The band released its second full-length album, No Ghostless Place
No Ghostless Place
No Ghostless Place is the second studio album from Canadian indie rock band Raised by Swans. It was recorded at Andy Magoffin's studio, House of Miracles in London, Ontario, between 2007 and 2009...
on January 11, 2010.
Band members
- Eric Howden: vocals and guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
(previously of The GandharvasThe GandharvasThe Gandharvas were a Canadian rock band from London, Ontario, who were active in the 1990s.-History:The band formed in 1989 as The Droogs , and released a self-titled EP in 1991...
) - Alex Wright: guitar
- Andy MagoffinAndy MagoffinJoel Andrew Magoffin, best known as Andy Magoffin, is a Canadian musician and record producer. He is the songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist for the indie rock band Two-Minute Miracles and the bass guitarist for Raised by Swans....
: bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(also of Two-Minute MiraclesTwo-Minute MiraclesThe Two-Minute Miracles are a Canadian indie rock band from London, Ontario, fronted by songwriter and singer-guitarist Andy Magoffin. The band, having a history of fluid membership, now consists of Magoffin, guitarist Justin Nace, keyboardist Michael Christoff, bassist Greg Smith and drummer Aaron...
) - Brady Parr: drumDrumThe drum is a member of the percussion group of musical instruments, which is technically classified as the membranophones. Drums consist of at least one membrane, called a drumhead or drum skin, that is stretched over a shell and struck, either directly with the player's hands, or with a...
s (previously of Petch, SalmonblasterSalmonblasterSalmonblaster was a Canadian alternative rock band from London, Ontario. The bands lineup consisted of guitarist and singer Matt Werm, drummer Brady Parr and bassist Mat Davis. They were best known for their 1996 song "Freeway" from their Salmonblaster self titled album, which received regular play...
and Panic Coast)