Artist description Swim is a 4-member, female-fronted original rock act out of Sioux Falls, SD. Solid songwriting skills, catchy melodies and blissfully sweet harmonies are Swim hallmarks.

Music Style melody-driven rock

Musical Influences Too many to mention

Similar Artists Pretenders, Fleetwood Mac, Natalie Merchant, Alanis Morissette, Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow, Courtney Love, Edie Brickell, Hole, Chrissie Hynde

Artist History A classically trained singer, Amy brought Swim together in early '98, seeking another outlet for her musical energies. Mike was an obvious choice to fill the guitar slot, with his long local musical history (including Closet Monster and Simon Sez). Formerly with the fun and funky thrash quartet Carpal Tunnel, Ed came down to SF from the Twin Cities to take over bass duties. Amy's longtime friend Kevin, who fronted Minnesota's Grace Point and played drums for Midwest powerhouse Crash Alley, filled both the percussion and backing vocals slots. Swim released its first CD, "Swim," in June of '99.

Group Members Amy - lead vocals and accustic guitar, Mike - guitar, Ed - bass guitar, Kevin - drums and harmonies

Instruments vox, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums.

Albums Debut self titled CD "Swim" (copyright 1998)

Press Reviews "Huge response whenever we play "I'm That Child," the phones go nuts!" -- John Price, Program Director, 103.7 KRRO. "Refreshing and very original, you'll wanna keep this one in the CD player." -- "Dangerous" Dave Elliot, 103.7 KRRO. "The best local disk I've heard this year. Noteworthy for its hook-laden tunes." -- Bob Keyes, Argus Leader. Voted "Best Local Recording 1999" by KRRO FM 103.7's John Price, (Program Director), and Rye, (Assistant Program Director).

Location Sioux Falls, SD - USA

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