Swan Island (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | March 2004 |
| Founder | Vincent Domini, Aubree Bernier-Clarke |
| Headquarters | Portland, Oregon , United States |
| Products | Music albums and performances |
Swan Island was a rock ensemble from Portland, Oregon, United States, consisting of five members. Their sound drew from a diverse range of genres including classic rock, new wave, progressive rock, metal, and the queercore scene native to the Pacific Northwest.
The group was established in March 2004 by drummer Vincent Domini (known for Menagerie/DJ Automaton) and guitarist Aubree Bernier-Clarke (associated with Half-Seas-Over). The lineup also featured guitarist Torrence Stratton, vocalist Brisa Gonzalez, and bassist Bob E. Kendrick (affiliated with Shemo and proprietor of 16 Records). Swan Island shared stages with notable West Coast artists such as Sleater-Kinney, Mary Timony, LKN, The Gossip, and Tracy and the Plastics. In 2006, they took part in the week-long Homo-A-Go-Go festival held in Olympia, Washington. Additionally, band members contributed to initiatives like the Rock and Roll Camp for Girls.
Their recordings attracted attention from publications including Spin Magazine, AllMusic, and PopMatters.
Discography
- Night Owl, 3" CD released through 16 Records, 2005
- The Centre Will Hold, LP issued by 16 Records / Holocene Music, September 2006