Swirl 360
Encyclopedia
Swirl 360 is a melodic pop
-rock
band
, founded by the twins
Denny and Kenny Scott.
Despite the popularity of the first single & second single, album sales failed to meet expectations. The band was dealt a further blow by the late 1990s merger of Polygram (the parent label of Mercury) with Universal Music Group, resulting in Mercury Records dissolving into Island Def Jam Records. Many staff working with the band were laid off during this deal. Universal cut off funding for the album's promotion, and the band was eventually released from the label.
Bruised but undeterred, Kenny and Denny continued developing material in the hope of securing another recording contract. Two songs appeared in the movie for National Lampoon's Van Wilder, but this opportunity failed to deliver. Discouraged, the brothers soon found themselves on the verge of quitting the music industry altogether, and even stopped speaking to each other for a few months. The songs "Okay" and "Radio Song" are featured in the movie National Lampoon's Van Wilder. "Okay" was featured on the soundtrack.
Atenzia Records unexpectedly approached the band with offers in early 2003; the first album of the deal was recorded over a two-month period at record producer Evan Frankfort's Lake Arrowhead studio. Here the band was rounded out by Chad Salls (former bassist for Color) and Luke Adams (touring drummer for Pete Yorn); notable guest musicians contributed to the album, including Roger Joseph Manning, Jr. (Jellyfish, Beck). Revitalized by the promising turn of events, the Scott brothers' positive outlook influenced the style and sound of the resulting material; despite this, and despite a number of reports that appeared in music news sources throughout 2004, Atenzia released the album, called California Blur, only in Europe.
Once again, while rough release dates for California Blur in the U.S. peppered entertainment news and fan discussions, nothing came of them.[2] At present, they primarily make announcements and sometimes leak preview tracks via their Myspace profile. As of August 1 2007, they had renamed themselves Echo Jet. Echo Jet went on to have a top 40 hit on HotAC in the summer of 2008 with the single "Wave". The band parted ways with the label in the fall of 2008 and continue to work behind the scenes with other artist and TV/Film.
Baha Men, Click Five, O-Town, & Howard Jones have all covered songs by Swirl 360: With over 11 million albums sold world wide to their credit, Kenny and Denny continue to work behind the scenes songwriting & producing for other artists.
In October 2010, the duo released a new EP titled 4, featuring four newly-recorded tracks. They also released a compilation entitled "Echoes from the Past" which contained several demos and their works as Echo Jet, a best-of album, and a new single "Rise Over" in March 2011.
In 2011, Denny Scott and Kenny Scott have been collaborating with several songwriters writing for other Artists. Currently, they have been working with Alan Frew of Glass Tiger.
Pop music
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-rock
Rock music
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band
Musical ensemble
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, founded by the twins
TWINS
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Denny and Kenny Scott.
Biography
Swirl 360 was signed to Mercury Records and entered the recording studio in 1997. By December of that year, they had recorded several tracks to which label executives responded promisingly. The resulting album, Ask Anybody, was released in mid 1998, and the track "Hey Now Now" became a top 5 hit on the radio airwaves worldwide. The song was co-written with John Shanks. Rolling Stone gave the album 3.5 stars and other entertainment magazines reviewed the band's efforts favorably.Despite the popularity of the first single & second single, album sales failed to meet expectations. The band was dealt a further blow by the late 1990s merger of Polygram (the parent label of Mercury) with Universal Music Group, resulting in Mercury Records dissolving into Island Def Jam Records. Many staff working with the band were laid off during this deal. Universal cut off funding for the album's promotion, and the band was eventually released from the label.
Bruised but undeterred, Kenny and Denny continued developing material in the hope of securing another recording contract. Two songs appeared in the movie for National Lampoon's Van Wilder, but this opportunity failed to deliver. Discouraged, the brothers soon found themselves on the verge of quitting the music industry altogether, and even stopped speaking to each other for a few months. The songs "Okay" and "Radio Song" are featured in the movie National Lampoon's Van Wilder. "Okay" was featured on the soundtrack.
Atenzia Records unexpectedly approached the band with offers in early 2003; the first album of the deal was recorded over a two-month period at record producer Evan Frankfort's Lake Arrowhead studio. Here the band was rounded out by Chad Salls (former bassist for Color) and Luke Adams (touring drummer for Pete Yorn); notable guest musicians contributed to the album, including Roger Joseph Manning, Jr. (Jellyfish, Beck). Revitalized by the promising turn of events, the Scott brothers' positive outlook influenced the style and sound of the resulting material; despite this, and despite a number of reports that appeared in music news sources throughout 2004, Atenzia released the album, called California Blur, only in Europe.
Once again, while rough release dates for California Blur in the U.S. peppered entertainment news and fan discussions, nothing came of them.[2] At present, they primarily make announcements and sometimes leak preview tracks via their Myspace profile. As of August 1 2007, they had renamed themselves Echo Jet. Echo Jet went on to have a top 40 hit on HotAC in the summer of 2008 with the single "Wave". The band parted ways with the label in the fall of 2008 and continue to work behind the scenes with other artist and TV/Film.
Baha Men, Click Five, O-Town, & Howard Jones have all covered songs by Swirl 360: With over 11 million albums sold world wide to their credit, Kenny and Denny continue to work behind the scenes songwriting & producing for other artists.
In October 2010, the duo released a new EP titled 4, featuring four newly-recorded tracks. They also released a compilation entitled "Echoes from the Past" which contained several demos and their works as Echo Jet, a best-of album, and a new single "Rise Over" in March 2011.
In 2011, Denny Scott and Kenny Scott have been collaborating with several songwriters writing for other Artists. Currently, they have been working with Alan Frew of Glass Tiger.
Members
- Denny Scott - Vocals, guitar
- Kenny Scott - Guitar, programming, backing vocals
- Chad Salls - Bass, backing vocals
- Luke Adams - Drums, backing vocals
Albums
- Ask Anybody (1998)
- EP (2002)
- California Blur (2004)
- Echoes From The Past (2010)
- 4 (2010)
- Best & B-sides (2010)
Singles
- "Hey Now NowHey Now Now"Hey Now Now" is the first single by pop rock group Swirl 360 from their debut studio album, Ask Anybody. The song is the band's biggest hit to date, making them a One-hit wonder.-Charts:-Appearances in other media:...
" (1998) - "Candy in the Sun" (1998)
- "Wave" (2008) (as Echo Jet)
- "Rise Over" (2011)
Soundtrack appearances
- I Still Know What You Did Last SummerI Still Know What You Did Last SummerI Still Know What You Did Last Summer is a 1998 slasher film and sequel to the 1997 film I Know What You Did Last Summer. The screenplay was written by Trey Callaway, based on characters originally created in a popular novel by Lois Duncan. Callaway's script was published in an edited "young adult"...
(1998) ("Hey Now Now") - Jack Frost (1998) ("Hey Now Now")
- Never Been KissedNever Been KissedNever Been Kissed is a 1999 comedy film directed by Raja Gosnell and starring Drew Barrymore, David Arquette, Michael Vartan, Molly Shannon, Leelee Sobieski, John C. Reilly, Jessica Alba, Marley Shelton, James Franco , Giuseppe Andrews, Jeremy Jordan and Garry Marshall...
(1999) ("Candy in the Sun") - Muñeca BravaMuñeca bravaMuñeca Brava is an award-winning Argentine telenovela, produced by Telefe in 1998 - 1999. The television series was broadcast in more than 80 countries over the world, enjoying high ratings....
(1999) ("Hey Now Now") - Our Lips Are SealedOur Lips Are Sealed"Our Lips are Sealed" is a song written by Go-Go's guitarist Jane Wiedlin and Specials and Fun Boy Three singer Terry Hall. It was first recorded by The Go-Go's as the opening track on their 1981 album Beauty and the Beat and served as their debut American single...
(2001) ("Hey Now Now") - National Lampoon's Van WilderNational Lampoon's Van WilderNational Lampoon's Van Wilder is a 2002 comedy film directed by Walt Becker that stars Ryan Reynolds as the main character. The film also stars Kal Penn, Tara Reid, and Daniel Cosgrove. It features Sophia Bush's acting debut...
(2002) ("Radio Song," "Okay") - WildfireWildfire (TV series)Wildfire is a US television series that aired on ABC Family, which was produced by Lions Gate Television, Piller2 and The Segan Company . The show premiered June 20, 2005; its fourth and final season ended May 16, 2008 due to low ratings...
(2005) ("Runway") - Bedtime StoriesBedtime StoriesA bedtime story is a popular form of storytelling.Bedtime story or Bedtime stories may also refer to:*Bedtime Story , a 1964 comedy film*Bedtime Stories , a 2008 family fantasy comedy starring Adam Sandler...
(2008) ("One & Only")