Proving that musical synergy is not restricted by geography, Swallow the Rat is a sonic force to be reckoned with.

With members hailing from Austin, Texas and Auckland, New Zealand, and a musical pedigree that includes bands such as My Education, Lost Rockets, Body Corporate and Deathbeam, Swallow the Rat offers a unique mix of NZ Post-punk and Texan Psychedelia. 

Forming in Auckland in late 2017, Swallow the Rat wasted no time and quickly set to work recording with acclaimed engineer Nick Abbott. In March 2019 they performed multiple shows at SXSW in Austin, TX, and a self titled 7" was released in support of the tour. A string of performances across New Zealand followed, including opening for No Age and Gang Of Four.

Subsequently, they signed to Shifting Sounds to release their debut album 'Leaving Room' globally. March 2020 will find them playing at New Colossus Festival in NYC as part of a US tour.

BIOGRAPHY

MUSIC

VIDEO

PHOTOS

UPCOMING SHOWS

7 December 2019

@ The Wine Cellar, Auckland, NZ

w/ Flogging A Dead One Horse Town, Dead Little Penny

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PREVIOUS SHOWS

12 November 2019

@ The Tuning Fork, Auckland, NZ

w/ Gang of Four

28 September 2019

@ The Vault, Auckland, NZ

w/ Threat.Meet.Protocol, Hemordroid, The Pope

27 September 2019

@ Nivara Lounge, Hamilton, NZ

w/ Threat.Meet.Protocol, Hemordroid, Silver Surfer

17 August 2019

@ Wine Cellar, Auckland, NZ

w/ Bitter Defeat, Thom Burton, Bad Timing

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27 July 2019

@ Whammy, Auckland, NZ

w/ Old Loaves, Tooms, REPAIRS

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6 July 2019 

@ Whammy Backroom, Auckland, NZ

w/ Stars and the Underground, Robots in Love

11 May 2019

Worn Out Double Whammy

@ Whammy, Auckland, NZ

4 May 2019

@ Whammy Backroom, Auckland, NZ

w/ ROPE, Dead Little Penny

3 May 2019

@ Jam Factory, Tauranga, NZ

w/ Grown Downz, We Will Ride Fast

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26 April 2019

@ Nivara Lounge, Hamilton, NZ

w/ Threat Meet Protocol, Cartoon Villain 

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27 April 2019

@ Valhalla, Wellington, NZ

w/ Deaf, Earth to Zena

17 March 2019

Chili Dog Fest

@ Empire, Austin, TX

w/ My Education

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16 March 2019

@ Revolution, Bryan, TX

w/ Ex-Optimists, Jay Satellite, A Sundae Drive, Prof Fuzz 63

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16 March 2019

Gentrification Station! A Tribute to Austin

@ Duval Street, Austin, TX

w/ The Stools

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15 March 2019

Shifting Sounds Unofficial Showcase

@ Hole in the Wall, Austin, TX

w/ Ex-Optimists, Black Books, Gentlemen Rogues, Silver Bars, 

Jess Ledbetter, Bum Out, The False Nine

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15 March 2019

@ Whip In, Austin, TX

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14 March 2019

NZ MUSIC Official Day Party

@ The Parish, Austin, TX

w/ The Beths, Jonathan Bree, Emily Fairlight

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13 March 2019

Safehouse Session 

@ Spokesman, Austin, TX

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11 March 2019

The Loyalty Firm Official Showcase

@ Barracuda, Austin, TX

w/ Fragile Rock, Honey and Salt, Blushing

My Education, Soundmass

26 February 2019

@ Whammy, Auckland, NZ

w/ No Age, Echo Ohs

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16 February 2019

@ Anthology Lounge, Auckland, NZ

w/ Hiboux, Mothra

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30 November 2018​

@ Wine Cellar, Auckland, NZ

w/ Cat! Cat! Cat!, REPAIRS

10 November 2018

@ Flying Out, Auckland, NZ

DJ set

10 November 2018

@ T Whites Bike Shop 10th Birthday, Auckland, NZ

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28 September 2018

@ Caroline, Wellington, NZ

w/ Tower of Flints, Witchblade, Macho Macho

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15 September 2018

@ Arcade, Mount Manganui, NZ

w/ Hemordroid

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8 September 2018

@ Darkroom, Christchurch, NZ

w/ Cowboy Machine, The Teasers

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7 September 2018

@ The Crown Hotel, Dunedin, NZ

with Diana, Francisca Griffin

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17 August 2018

@ Nivara Lounge, Hamilton, NZ

w/ Landlords, Bitter Defeat

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11 August

@ The Wine Cellar, Auckland, NZ

w/ Flogging a Dead One Horse Town, Blazing Shade

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16 June 2018

@ Whammy, Auckland, NZ

w/ Glamours, Warm Leather, Birdcatcher

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9 June 2018

Loserpalooza Festival 

@ Totara Street, Mount Maunganui, NZ

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5 May 2018

@ Thirsty Dog Tavern, Auckland, NZ

w/ Smokin’ Daggers, ROPE

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13 December 2017

@ Golden Dawn: Tavern of Power, Auckland, NZ

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CONTACT US

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United States Management: