Swervedriver

The Profile

Swervedriver are an English rock band formed in Oxford in 1989, known for blending muscular alternative rock with shoegaze haze and psychedelic touches across acclaimed albums like Raise and Mezcal Head. After an initial 1990s run, they reunited in 2008 and have continued releasing new music.

Formed in Oxford in 1989; fronted by Adam Franklin with guitarist Jimmy Hartridge; key 1990s albums include Raise (1991), Mezcal Head (1993), Ejector Seat Reservation (1995), and 99th Dream (1998); reunited in 2008 and released I Wasn't Born to Lose You (2015) and Future Ruins (2019).

English shoegaze/alt-rock band from Oxford known for fusing roaring guitars with psychedelic shimmer. Reviews highlight Raise (1991), Mezcal Head (1993), Ejector Seat Reservation (1995), and 99th Dream (1998), praising tracks like Duel and Last Train to Satansville. Noted for 60s-tinged textures, wah-wah haze, and long-form climaxes. Reunited in 2008 and continued with new albums.