"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 9/23/24)
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Real Live Certified
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Critic Consensus
Based on 35 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that Swim Deep is rated as a mediocre live performer, with shows that lack substantial critical acclaim. Swim Deep concert reviews describe live shows and performances as exciting.
Swim Deep are an indie pop band from Birmingham, England consisting of Austin Williams (vocals), Cavan McCarthy (bass), James Balmont (keys), Robbie Wood (guitar). Swim Deep formed in 2011 by Austin Williams, Tom 'Higgy' Higgins and Wolfgang J Harte.
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Dork
May 16, 2024
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It’s not just the seagulls that are bigger in Brighton.
Following opening act Swim Deep the headliner impressed by trying out a stream of new material along with favorites like “Robbers” “Settle Down” and “Chocolate” the latter of which turned into a massive crowd singalong.
That first glance comes in the form of opening tracks Namaste and Fransisco simplistic kid-friendly sugar pop crowd-pleasers obviously intended simply to warm up the venue.
Their sound is quite grungy, accompanied by slightly exotic guitar riffs while the lead singer took over the stage with an a cappella half way through a song.
The indie dream pop quartet have been steadily building a following in their native land, and that seems to have spilled over to Ireland as a predominately teen audience wait in rows along the front of the stage.