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, and SXSW as part of a US tour.
BIOGRAPHY
DISCOGRAPHY
S/T (7") - 2019 - Headbump Records
S/T (CD) 2019 - Reverb Worship
Leaving Room (LP) 2020 - Shifting Sounds Records
MUSIC
VIDEO
PHOTOS
UPCOMING SHOWS
PREVIOUS SHOWS
18 January 2020
@ Whammy, Auckland, NZ
w/ Guardian Singles, Dick Move, Tooms
7 December 2019
@ The Wine Cellar, Auckland, NZ
w/ Flogging A Dead One Horse Town, Dead Little Penny
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
27 July 2019
@ Whammy, Auckland, NZ
w/ Old Loaves, Tooms, REPAIRS
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
26 April 2019
@ Nivara Lounge, Hamilton, NZ
w/ Threat Meet Protocol, Cartoon Villain
27 April 2019
@ Valhalla, Wellington, NZ
w/ Deaf, Earth to Zena
17 March 2019
Chili Dog Fest
@ Empire, Austin, TX
w/ My Education
16 March 2019
@ Revolution, Bryan, TX
w/ Ex-Optimists, Jay Satellite, A Sundae Drive, Prof Fuzz 63
16 March 2019
Gentrification Station! A Tribute to Austin
@ Duval Street, Austin, TX
w/ The Stools
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
15 March 2019
@ Whip In, Austin, TX
14 March 2019
NZ MUSIC Official Day Party
@ The Parish, Austin, TX
w/ The Beths, Jonathan Bree, Emily Fairlight
13 March 2019
Safehouse Session
@ Spokesman, Austin, TX
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
16 February 2019
@ Anthology Lounge, Auckland, NZ
w/ Hiboux, Mothra
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
28 September 2018
@ Caroline, Wellington, NZ
w/ Tower of Flints, Witchblade, Macho Macho
15 September 2018
@ Arcade, Mount Manganui, NZ
w/ Hemordroid
8 September 2018
@ Darkroom, Christchurch, NZ
w/ Cowboy Machine, The Teasers
7 September 2018
@ The Crown Hotel, Dunedin, NZ
with Diana, Francisca Griffin
17 August 2018
@ Nivara Lounge, Hamilton, NZ
w/ Landlords, Bitter Defeat
11 August
@ The Wine Cellar, Auckland, NZ
w/ Flogging a Dead One Horse Town, Blazing Shade
16 June 2018
@ Whammy, Auckland, NZ
w/ Glamours, Warm Leather, Birdcatcher
9 June 2018
Loserpalooza Festival
@ Totara Street, Mount Maunganui, NZ
5 May 2018
@ Thirsty Dog Tavern, Auckland, NZ
w/ Smokin’ Daggers, ROPE
13 December 2017
@ Golden Dawn: Tavern of Power, Auckland, NZ
CONTACT US
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United States Management:
22 February 2020
@ 92 Williams Road, Pyes Pa, NZ
Not Woodcock Festival
2 March 2020
@ RBC, Dallas, TX
14 March 2020
@ The Bowery Electric, New York, NY
New Colossus Festival
15 March 2020
@ The Bowery Electric, New York, NY
New Colossus Festival