Blue Swan Records

Blue Swan Records is an American independent record label based in Sacramento, California.[1][2] The label was founded by American musician and Dance Gavin Dance guitarist Will Swan and has hosted a variety of post-hardcore, metalcore, and progressive rock bands.

Blue Swan Records
Founded2013 (2013)
FounderWill Swan
Genre
Country of originUnited States
LocationSacramento, California
Official websiteblueswanrecords.com

The label's first release was the debut studio album Living Creatures by Stolas, released on March 14, 2013. Its most recent release is Royal Coda's second studio album, Compassion, released on November 7, 2019.

Background

Blue Swan Records was launched by American musician and Dance Gavin Dance lead guitarist Will Swan in early 2013. Swan serves as CEO and founder. Sergio Medina, the guitarist for the bands Royal Coda and Eidola, serves as Vice President. Donovan Melero serves as director of operations.[3] The label coined the term "swancore", referring to the dynamic and technical playing style which is characteristic of the bands on its roster.[4]

Roster

Current artists

Former artists

Bands on hiatus

Releases
AlbumArtistRelease dateReference
Living CreaturesStolasMarch 14, 2013[15]
Sianvar (EP)SianvarJanuary 5, 2014[16]
Everything Is BeautifulKurt TravisMay 14, 2014[17]
Secret Band (EP)Secret BandJune 3, 2014[18]
Secret BandSecret BandJuly 31, 2014[19]
WakeHail the SunSeptember 23, 2014[20]
AllomaternalStolasNovember 7, 2014[21]
DegeneraterraEidolaMay 5, 2015[22]
TaxonomyOrangesSeptember 22, 2015[23]
Pilot WavesIcarus the OwlOctober 16, 2015[24]
Wolf & Bear x AdventurerWolf & Bear
Adventurer		May 20, 2016[25]
Stay LostSianvarAugust 4, 2016[26]
Ghost SpiritGhost SpiritMarch 5, 2017[27]
To Speak, To ListenEidolaJune 2, 2017[28]
Sacred GroveAdventurerSeptember 8, 2017[29]
Everything Is Going GreyWolf & BearOctober 3, 2017[30]
Rearm CircuitsIcarus the OwlDecember 7, 2017[31]
Royal CodaRoyal CodaApril 27, 2018[32]
Grey Sessions Wolf & Bear June 5, 2018 [33]
Ghost Spirit / Frail Hands Split LPGhost Spirit
Frail Hands		August 24, 2018[34]
The Whole Story (EP) Thomas Erak November 30, 2018 [35]
There's A Place I Want To Take You Kurt Travis May 17, 2019 [36]
Hourglass Ghost Spirit October 16, 2019 [37]
Compassion Royal Coda November 7, 2019 [38]
The Architect Eidola TBA [39]

References
  1. "Introducing the Artists of Blue Swan Records". Behind the Curtains Media. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  2. "Career Spotlight: Will Swan (Blue Swan Records)". Kill The Music. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  3. https://www.facebook.com/BlueSwanRecords/posts/while-donovan-melero-has-been-an-integral-part-of-blue-swan-records-for-years-we/1957477000941830/
  4. "Timeline Photos - Blue Swan Records - Facebook". Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  5. "Eidola". Archived from the original on 2016-01-09. Retrieved 2016-01-08.
  6. Blue Swan Records [@BlueSwanRecords] (March 5, 2017). "Welcome to the Blue Swan Records family, Ghost Spirit! t.co/0ryZBgXp4b t.co/Fgp7UPKigO" (Tweet). Retrieved December 24, 2020 – via Twitter.
  7. "Icarus the Owl". Archived from the original on 2017-04-14. Retrieved 2016-01-08.
  8. Blue Swan Records [@BlueSwanRecords] (September 13, 2020). "Tomorrow we welcome Moondough. t.co/I9Ru6Rk5Gn" (Tweet). Retrieved December 24, 2020 – via Twitter.
  9. Blue Swan Records [@BlueSwanRecords] (January 28, 2018). "Please welcome Royal Coda to Blue Swan Records! @RoyalCoda is: Kurt Travis Sergio Medina Joe Arrington t.co/04iozPmKo5" (Tweet). Retrieved December 24, 2020 – via Twitter.
  10. https://www.facebook.com/BlueSwanRecords/videos/352995705504918/?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARA0FNZKD_AC0krp3DddtGzfI52tJd5_vOPDBWt0ZdtJEO9wF-Ftd2shUrAYUyP9piMzYF1T4OlRwUsdUvMBBtv8PsDJv1A12kKf8ZKcqM3VdR-_jb_v2pTO4bPbMXl4RgtrL9DovugJ7xk4oJonatakOMCIqv8BpUxZQzynX9frMJtAKGARbrcaUh4lE1pGmuZPpEX_nT2wByDwFWm6uOkDs2bzFeVSL9RufkZpTIy0r8guiIG-yXLJuz-Q1XSWYl0tGeN9dNi_kYMPR1QBCB1msurwxGMgFnlf3AtP0M-Ub-uxNSq8_c0GQnsRo6MQgGtMOgqd2w-d7QBgdDYHb4v815djcxJO_Nl7hg&__tn__=-R
  11. "Wolf & Bear". Retrieved 2016-01-08.
  12. "Secret Band". Archived from the original on 2016-01-27. Retrieved 2016-01-08.
  13. Adventurer [@AdventurerMI] (December 24, 2019). "@DGDthenews Nope, We've been completely independent all year!" (Tweet). Retrieved December 24, 2020 – via Twitter.
  14. "Sianvar". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2016-01-08.
  15. "Living Creatures - Stolas". Stolas. 14 March 2013. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  16. "Sianvar EP - Sianvar". Sianvar. 5 January 2014. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  17. "Everything Is Beautiful - kurt travis". kurt travis. 14 May 2014. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  18. "Secret Band EP - Secret Band". Secret Band. 3 June 2014. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  19. "SECRET BAND S/T FULL LENGTH - Secret Band". Secret Band. 31 July 2014. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  20. "Wake - Hail The Sun". Hail The Sun. 23 September 2014. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  21. "Allomaternal - Stolas". Stolas. 7 November 2014. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  22. "Degeneraterra - Eidola". Eidola. 5 May 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  23. "Taxonomy - Oranges". Oranges. 22 September 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  24. https://icarustheowl.bandcamp.com/album/pilot-waves
  25. https://www.facebook.com/BlueSwanRecords/photos/a.534314129924798.1073741825.513920765297468/1043350629021143/?type=3&theater
  26. https://www.facebook.com/BlueSwanRecords/posts/1134499379906267
  27. https://ghostspirit.bandcamp.com/
  28. https://eidolamusic.bandcamp.com/album/to-speak-to-listen
  29. https://www.facebook.com/adventurermusic/photos/a.696933470323963.1073741825.459951147355531/1825597357457563/?type=3
  30. Blue Swan Records [@BlueSwanRecords] (October 3, 2017). "Wolf & Bear / "Everything Is Going Grey" OUT NOW! Purchase your copy: MERCHNOW: t.co/K9InSgeoi8 SPOTIFY: t.co/F5PjRJq610 t.co/BVtPrLOAeX" (Tweet). Retrieved December 24, 2020 – via Twitter.
  31. http://theartofla.com/2017/12/07/icarus-owl-releases-new-album-rearm-circuits-via-blue-swan-records/
  32. Royal Coda [@RoyalCoda] (January 30, 2018). "Royal Coda | Spring 2018 t.co/LtXOkcOGsb" (Tweet). Retrieved December 24, 2020 – via Twitter.
  33. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/grey-sessions-live-ep/1401723054
  34. https://www.facebook.com/ghostspiritca/videos/698938043789605/
  35. https://www.facebook.com/BlueSwanRecords/photos/a.534314129924798/2064005256955670/?type=3&theater
  36. https://www.facebook.com/BlueSwanRecords/photos/a.534314129924798/2281511531871707/?type=3&theater
  37. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2366600476785903
  38. https://www.facebook.com/RoyalCodaOfficial/photos/a.430403890733281/728274367612897/?type=3&theater
  39. Blue Swan Records [@BlueSwanRecords] (January 26, 2020). "Eidola 2020. t.co/lVlR3SWKCD" (Tweet) (in Welsh). Retrieved December 24, 2020 – via Twitter.
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