Sex Swing deliver new single and video for ‘Boten, Route 13’
Sex Swing
(Photo by Steve Gullick) Sex Swing have just share a new track from their forthcoming album inspired by the region between Myanmar, Thailand and Laos: “Boten, Route 13”. The single is out now via God Unknown Records together with a video.
This is the latest single from their third studio album, “Golden Triangle”, set for release on 4 October 2024 via God Unknown Records. The collective of revered UK underground musicians (comprising members of Earth, Mugstar, The Keep and Jaaw) have also detailed new UK tour dates that start on 5 October with a performance at the God Unknown 10th Anniversary show in London.
Sex Swing frontman Dan Chandler explains that “Boten, Route 13” is about illegal logging with Boten, Route 13 being a road near the Laos Chinese border, a route the smugglers take. “It really is an endless seam of activity,” Chandler explains of the region between Myanmar, Thailand and Laos that inspired the title of their new album.
The album line-up for this release was completed by bassist Jason Stoll, drummer Stuart Bell, guitarist Jodie Cox, synthesist/guitarist Oli Knowles and saxophonist Colin Webster.
“Golden Triangle” began as a project of creating beats and recording tracks remotely during the pandemic. The ideas were later developed during focused writing sessions at a quiet farm in Oxfordshire. The album was recorded by Stanley Gravett at Holy Mountain Studios in Hackney, mixed by Wayne Adams at Bear Bites Horse, and mastered by James Plotkin. The band also continued their collaboration with artist Alex Bunn, who designed the album cover.
The band will perform on Saturday 5 October at a very special show celebrating 10 years of the label on a lineup that includes Duke Garwood, Rainbow Grave, Sneers, Cassels and more – all taking place at Walthamstow Trades Hall – before embarking on further UK dates in December.
Sex Swing live
- 5 Oct – London, Walthamstow Trades Hall (God Unknown Records 10th Anniversary)
- 13 Dec – Tunbridge Wells, The Sussex Arms
- 14 Dec – Leeds, Headrow House
- 15 Dec – Bristol, The Louisana
About Sex Swing
Sex Swing is an experimental rock band formed in London in 2015. The group is known for a unique sound that blends elements of noise rock, post-punk, and avant-garde jazz. The band comprises Dan Chandler (vocals), Jodie Cox (guitar), Oli Knowles (keyboards), Colin Webster (saxophone), Stuart Bell (drums), and Jason Stoll (bass).
Before forming Sex Swing, the members were involved in various underground acts. They debuted with their self-titled album in 2016.
In 2020, they released their second album, “Type II”. Followed by the remix album “Passovers” (2020, Rocket Recordings). Last year saw the release of the live album “Grade A Peanut Sauce” (2023, Sonic Whip Records).
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