SWRM is the sonic fusion of decades spent exploring the outer edges of sound. Hailing from Providence, the duo, Alec K. Redfearn and Matt McLaren of Alec K. Redfearn and the Eyesores and Barnacled forge an alchemical blend of psych, prog, space rock, minimal wave, post-punk. Alec and Matt have been making music together since the early '90s, and SWRM is the culmination of that lifelong collaboration, a genre-melting project that channels their favorite music and literature absorbed over the years, whether by design or osmosis. With a sound that’s as volatile as it is immersive, SWRM is experimental, hypnotic, and always evolving. 

Born from years of sonic experimentation and a break from traditional instrumentation, SWRM’s debut is a raw, analog-driven exploration of rhythm, texture, and tone. Alec plays bass and leads simultaneously on Moog Matriarch and Sequential Circuits Trigon 6, abandoning sequencers in favor of expressive, hands-on playing. Matt augments a live drum kit with repurposed household objects and harmonica, infusing songs with animal energy. What began as a departure from Alec and Matt’s work with The Eyesores has come full circle, reconnecting with the band’s emotive timing and dynamic feel through new electronic tools. The result is a compelling blend of psych, prog, space rock, minimal wave, post-punk. 

Lights Out press release