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SWURVE
Swurve are:

Tim Torrens – (Lead Vocals, Guitar) Cozy McAuley – (Drums, Backing Vocals) Steve Legear – (Bass Guitar)

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Contact – swurve@hotmail.co.uk

‘ I believe in my dreams I believe in everything that you see’

‘Hiding behind your shadow was the song that re-discovered Swurve when they reformed in 2007 after 2 years away from the music industry, the band returned with a new bassist and started work on new material with long term friend & producer Neal Calderwood.

The Early days

Originally Swurve was formed over a decade (1996) ago in Coleraine by founding members, best friends and songwriters Neil ‘Cozy McAuley & Tim Torrens, it actually came about from Cozy’s dad Michael also a drummer and Tim’s dad Jim a guitarist/bassist. They where playing a gig and exchanged telephone numbers for Cozy & Tim to arrange a jam well as they say the rest is history and Swurve was born……………

Since Swurve formed they have released ep's, singles along with endless touring across UK, Ireland & Europe playing some of the most prestigious venues, festivals around building up a profile and solid fanbase, the band have also supported many major acts!

Swurve's big melodic rock sound with hooky choruses will capture your heart, imagination and give you shivers. They have created a buzz and certainly been well received within the music industry over the years especially from 2001 to 2005 with the independent single releases of their songs ’Velvet Seats, ’Taste the Sunset, ’Stay & ’Changes which got extensive support from major Radio Stations like BBC radio 1, BBC NI, xfm, virgin, downtown, today fm, storm to name a few…. Many journalists / representatives in the music industry gave the band good positive reviews some branding them the next big thing. During this period Swurve gained credibility and a reputation as an excellent live act establishing themselves on many stages and endlessly working on perfecting a high energy live show with tight musicianship that was not to be missed!!!

In 2005 the band was going through a difficult time due to financial strain and issues out of Swurve’s control so they only managed 2 live appearances at the London festival ‘Guildfest & The Empire Music Hall Belfast with N.Irish rockers ‘The Answer.

Cracks had appeared and moral was at an all time low so once Cozy & Tim had played the shows they both thought it was time to take a break to re assess the direction and future of the band.

After a year away from the music scene Cozy & Tim met up to start work on new material to relaunch Swurve into 2007. The guys auditioned a number off musicians to fill the vacant bassist position to complete the band on a live level.

In January 2007 Steve Legear was picked as he was by far the best candidate for the job not only on his playing ability but his positive attitude and presence. Tim recalls ‘ It was a very easy decision to make when we auditioned Steve for the first time ‘ I Remember saying to Cozy straight after the audition ‘that’s the guy’.

Since the new line-up was completed the band haven’t looked back and are now striving forward to achieve bigger and better things. Cozy and Tim have put a lot of time & effort into writing and structuring the new songs to make them as good as they can be and to fit into the modern industry, these include tracks such as: Hiding behind your shadow, Strangers in the dark, Pushing & Burning down to name but a few!

2008 is looking bright for Swurve with the band being offered a recording contract by a new LA based record label owned by one of the biggest names in the American music industry, plans are being put into place with an EP, single and album release in the pipeline!

Past Reviews

- An unsigned Irish band with anthems of world beating proportions, that’s ‘Swurve with their song ‘Changes…. Its worth massive support and is getting its well-deserved release through pinnacle! - (Record of the day Magazine, London) - Melodic rock at its best, Changes is a hit in the making!!! - (Music Week)

- Changes took over the radio station and won rock revolution! - (Storm Radio)

- Inside is potential world class – (Hotpress)

- Inside is one of the best songs I have heard from a band this year – (Johnny Hero, Downtown Radio)