“Soft Swells channel the Technicolor guitar-pop of Summerteeth-era Wilco, balancing high-flying synthesizer parts against guitars straight from the garage.” – MTV.com
Today, Soft Swells released a new remix for their first single, “Floodlights”. The remix, titled “Floodlights (EXROYALE remix)” by NW-based NW-based cosmic electro-pop ensemble, EXROYALE, slows this pop gem down into a thumping, sultry, digitized reimagining.
Stream or download Soft Swells “Floodlights (EXROYALE remix)” here:
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Soft Swells is not only their band name, it’s a surfing term used to describe tiny, easy to ride waves that beginners keep an eye out for to help build their skills. Much like moving on from soft swells to bigger waves, Tim Williams, the mastermind behind Soft Swells has been moving towards his own type of bigger moment for years now. Tim started Soft Swells in an effort to reach new heights, and following the release of their debut full-length Soft Swells in 2012 and their follow-up EP Lifeboats in 2013, the music has gotten more sophisticated and the sound of the band has gotten bigger. Floodlights is the big moment Soft Swells has been seeking and they have grown in every way imaginable. Where once there was just Tim with the help of producer/keyboardist Dave Lynch and a lot of studio magic, there is now a fully formed band. Floodlights will be available on CD, LP and digital download and is available for pre-order now on iTunes with first single “Floodlights” available as an instant grat with pre-order.
In an experiment to capture the fun and excitement of their live shows on record, Tim brought a motley group of wildly talented musicians together in the studio to lay down all the tracks. Most of the record was tracked by producer Dave Lynch (the other Dave Lynch) at EletricZoo in Eastbourne UK, with Soft Swells’ touring bass player and multi-instrumentalist Christopher Pappas at Tim’s side, and a guest appearance by resident UK drummer Phil Wilkinson (Jake Bugg, Brian Eno). As if that wasn’t enough, Misty Boyce (Sara Bareilles), Jonathan Visger (Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr) and Soft Swells’ touring guitarist Kyle Frederickson all contributed their talents via satellite.
Floodlights trackslisting
Bloodshot Eyes
Keep It To Yourself
Floodlights
Looking For Gold
Locks
Life Without Love
Hands And Eyes
No Regrets
Go!
Love Like You
Soft Swells Tour
September:
8 – Los Angeles, CA – The Echo (Residency)
15 – Los Angeles, CA – The Echo (Residency)
22 – Los Angeles, CA – The Echo (Residency)
26 – Austin, TX – Cheer Up Charlie’s
27 – Houston, TX – Rudyard’s
28 – New Orleans, LA – The Beatnik
30 – Athens, GA – Caledonia Lounge
October:
2 – Washington, DC – IOTA
3 – Brooklyn, NY – Cameo Gallery
4 – New York, NY – Piano’s
5 – Boston, MA – O’Briens
7 – Columbus, OH – Tree Bar
8 – Nashville, TN – The Basement
9 – Chicago, IL – Township
10 – St. Louis, MO – The Demo
13 – Denver, CO – Forest Room 5
14 – Salt Lake City, UT – Bar Deluxe
15 – Boise, ID – Flying M Room
16 – Seattle, WA – Lofi
