Black Balloon EP Produced by Karl Odlum - Available to buy on iTunes & Amazon MP3 now: http://swordsband.com/Buy-Black-Balloon.4.1.aspx

Following the release of their début EP Black Balloon, Swords have announced details of their first live tour in support of the release: http://swordsband.com/news/Black-Balloon-Tour-Announced.162.1.aspx

March 22: Tower Records, Dublin
April 7: Billy Byrnes, Kilkenny
April 12: We:Session Festival, Clonlara, Clare
April 21: Rollercoaster Records Kilkenny
May 1: ITT, Horans, Tralee
May 6: Vantastival, Bellurgan Park, Dundalk
June 2: Strawberry Fest, Wexford
June 21: Roisin Dubh, Galway
June 22: Cellar Bar, Galway
June 30: McCarthy's, Dingle
August 18: The Galleon, Kilrush

Swords are Diane Anglim (Vox & Keys), Jarlath Canning (Bass) & Ian Frawley (Drums).

They play live while crunching numbers, pressing keys and shouting in bold and CAPS LOCK…

Sound: Alternative / Electronica / Caustic / Indie / Pop.

Follow: http://www.swordsband.com

Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj4S3WsQgl4

Contact: info@swordsband.com

"While there is a subtle darkness to their music, it is undeniably infectious" - Dave Hanratty - Hotpress Magazine

"Neatly clipped electro-pop tunes and smart elegant hooks" - The Irish Times

"Ticking Rhythm, Brilliant Hooks" - Jackie Hayden, Hotpress Magazine

"Chasm is Electronica meets Zooey Deschanel (She & Him)... They have a great track here.. I do like what Swords have got.."
- Balcony TV's Tina Edwards

“Each track is a testimony to how talented and multifaceted this band are; while the genre remains electronica throughout, each song offers something different, be it a potential dance-floor anthem, clever musical/vocal composition, beauty or complexity.” – Golden Plec Music Magazine