BC Music Scene – Current Swell

Current Swell is a Canadian indie rock band. Their roots lie on Vancouver Island, in Victoria, B.C. They currently have 7 studio albums with their most recent album “Buffalo” released in 2019. They formed in 2005 and are still going strong to this day.

Their song “Young and Able” from 2009 is what put them on the map. A light campfire sing along style. Definitely a suitable island type of vibe to it.

Current Swell has played many shows over the years, but one of their most impressive was back in 2011 when they got to play in front of 45,000 people at a jam packed B.C. Legislature on Canada Day.

Although the awards aren’t all there for the band, one of their biggest awards they’ve received was back 2011 (which was definitely a good year for the group.) Current Swell entered a local radio station contest (Peak Performance Project) with the grand prize being $100,500.

They’ve been fortunate enough to share the stage with many incredible talents over the years, including Bedouin Soundclash, K-OS, The Beach Boys and The Tragically Hip to name a few.

Current Swell has said that they get their influence and motivation in their music from travelling, friends, strangers. But the most important thing that keeps the band going is the love and support they receive from their fans from all over. Not just in B.C., but the band are the beneficiaries of a massive support group and loyal fan base in Brazil. The band says that they receive emails constantly from fans asking them to come back to perform. Currently Swell has said that they plan on returning to Brazil as soon as they can. Not for the money, fame or opportunity. They say they want to head back for their fans.

Imagine the feeling a band from Vancouver Island must feel when the love is felt worldwide.

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