Oliver Swain's Big Machine release their latest album Never More Together today (October 9), and Exclaim! is giving you a chance to hear it in its entirety.
The Victoria-born Swain describes his Americana-tinged sound as a "folk rock odyssey," and his songs take the listener on a bluegrass-y trek guided by clawhammer banjo, bowed bass and slack key guitar playing. More conventional folk styles blend with modern rock and classic R&B influences, creating a sound that's both reverential to musical tradition and unique in today's sonic landscape.
From the plucky, fast-paced opening title track to the soulful string-driven ballad "No Strange Thing" to the darker vibes of "Apple Sucklin' Tree" and finally to the warmth of gorgeous album ender "Take Me Up," Never More Together has a sampling of something for everyone.
Scroll past Swain's upcoming live shows to give it a listen in the player below.
Tour dates:
10/09 Calgary, AB – Ironwood Stage & Grill
10/10 Edmonton, AB – Blue Chair Café
10/11 Red Deer, AB – Irish Mouse House Concert
10/12 Swift Current, SK – House Concert
10/13 Regina, SK – The Club
10/14 Shaunavon, SK – Harvest Eatery and Fresh Market
10/30 Winnipeg, MB – West End Cultural Centre
11/04 Peterborough, ON – The Theatre on King
11/05 Toronto, ON – Hugh's Room
11/06 Ormstown, QC – MacDougal Hall
11/11 St. Catharines, ON – Mahtay Café
11/12 Hamilton, ON – This Ain't Hollywood
11/13 Thornbury, ON – Bruce Wine Bar
The Victoria-born Swain describes his Americana-tinged sound as a "folk rock odyssey," and his songs take the listener on a bluegrass-y trek guided by clawhammer banjo, bowed bass and slack key guitar playing. More conventional folk styles blend with modern rock and classic R&B influences, creating a sound that's both reverential to musical tradition and unique in today's sonic landscape.
From the plucky, fast-paced opening title track to the soulful string-driven ballad "No Strange Thing" to the darker vibes of "Apple Sucklin' Tree" and finally to the warmth of gorgeous album ender "Take Me Up," Never More Together has a sampling of something for everyone.
Scroll past Swain's upcoming live shows to give it a listen in the player below.
Tour dates:
10/09 Calgary, AB – Ironwood Stage & Grill
10/10 Edmonton, AB – Blue Chair Café
10/11 Red Deer, AB – Irish Mouse House Concert
10/12 Swift Current, SK – House Concert
10/13 Regina, SK – The Club
10/14 Shaunavon, SK – Harvest Eatery and Fresh Market
10/30 Winnipeg, MB – West End Cultural Centre
11/04 Peterborough, ON – The Theatre on King
11/05 Toronto, ON – Hugh's Room
11/06 Ormstown, QC – MacDougal Hall
11/11 St. Catharines, ON – Mahtay Café
11/12 Hamilton, ON – This Ain't Hollywood
11/13 Thornbury, ON – Bruce Wine Bar
