EPK
BIO
Origin: Dartford, UK
Genres: Gangster-Folk, Nu Skiffle, Indie Rock, Anti-Folk
Years Active: 2006 - Present
Website: https://www.theearlyswerve.com/
MUSIC
Short Bio
The Early Swerve, hailing from South London, is a Gangster-Folk/Nu-Skiffle band known for their blistering vocal harmonies and ragged skiffle punk aesthetic. Their music weaves darkly comic contemporary narratives, drawing inspiration from shady local characters and barstool fables, creating a unique and compelling soundscape.
They embody the raw essence of collaboration, a motley crew of sonic adventurers led by Dave Mackinnon's hypnotic melodies and rugged vocals, Essex Moorcroft's lyrical wizardry, and the rhythmic backbone provided by Jaydan Toomey's acoustic bass and Bill Snowden's drumming prowess.
Their sound is a cacophony of influences, a wild concoction they call gangster-folk/nu-skiffle that kicks genre norms to the curb. Drawing from a melting pot of inspirations including Skiffle, Latin Jazz, and the rebellious spirit of 60s British Invasion bands, they forge a musical landscape that's as unpredictable as it is intoxicating.
Each song is a journey into the depths of the human experience, where laughter and melancholy collide in a whirlwind of emotion. On stage, The Early Swerve is a force to be reckoned with, channelling its raw energy into electrifying performances that blur the lines between audience and artist. With raw vocal harmonies and a gritty skiffle punk aesthetic, they create an atmosphere that's as infectious as it is unforgettable.