Swiz by Swiz
Swiz by Swiz

Swiz

SWIZ WAS A WASHINGTON, D.C.-BASED hardcore punk band that existed from April of 1987 through August of...
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Swiz by Swiz

Swiz

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Swiz by Swiz

Swiz

$38.23
Author: Swiz
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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SWIZ WAS A WASHINGTON, D.C.-BASED hardcore punk band that existed from April of 1987 through August of 1990, cutting their teeth and carving their place in the scene that birthed trailblazers and contemporaries like Minor Threat, Bad Brains, Dag Nasty, Fugazi, Ian MacKaye, Dave Grohl, and Henry Rollins. Featuring original Dag Nasty singer Shawn Brown, Swiz's faster, darker, and more aggressive take on the D.C. sound ran counter to the melodic, experimental, and poppy direction the scene had been leaning toward in the years before Nirvana broke the underground.

In the thirty-five years since their demise, Swiz's popularity and infamy have only grown. This first in-depth look into the band is timed perfectly to coincide with the 2025 release of their remastered musical catalog by Dischord Records.

The volume is penned by all of the band members, combining historical interviews and personal journals, with present-day conversations, anecdotes, recollections, and reflections yielding new poetry and prose. The writing is complemented by over one hundred unpublished images. This mix of styles touches on band facts and timelines while also spotlighting the negative space around the band: personal and interpersonal moments of its members and the broader community and culture in which they were immersed. Swiz is a deep dive into the band and its members, a celebration of warped memory, and a unique snapshot of a time and scene that continues to inspire musicians, artists, and fans alike.



Author: Swiz
Publisher: Akashic Books, Ltd.
Published: 10/07/2025
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 8.28h x 5.64w x 0.66d
ISBN: 9781636142654


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 08/04/2025
Library Journal 09/01/2025 pg. 77
Booklist 10/01/2025

About the Author
Swiz: - SWIZ was a hardcore punk band from Washington, D.C., bred in the fertile underground before Fugazi and Nirvana rose to popularity. The band's lineup featured vocalist Shawn Brown (formerly of Dag Nasty), bassist Nathan Larson, drummer Alex Daniels, guitarist Jason Farrell, and, in their early days, Ramsey Metalf (guitar). Their two albums were released by Amanda MacKaye's Sammich Records--sister label to Dischord Records. Larson was replaced by bassist Dave Eight in 1989 as Swiz continued to make a name for themselves across the US over their three-year run (1987-1990). Their short, sharp, sonic blasts still resonate and continue to inspire musicians, artists, and fans alike.
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