Swan Lake (band)
| Company type | Supergroup |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Defunct | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Canada |
| Products | Music albums |
Swan Lake was a Canadian indie supergroup featuring Carey Mercer from Frog Eyes and Blackout Beach; Dan Bejar, known for Destroyer, Hello, Blue Roses, and The New Pornographers; along with Spencer Krug of Wolf Parade, Sunset Rubdown, and Frog Eyes.
History
The ensemble originally performed under the name "Thunder Cloud," but adopted the name Swan Lake upon realizing another band already used the initial title.
Their first album, Beast Moans, was launched in November 2006 via Jagjaguwar. The title was inspired by Mercer's interpretation of Krug's vivid description of the album's sound as resembling "a boar dying in a tar pit." The artwork for the cover was created by Daniel Murphy.
In March 2009, their sophomore release Enemy Mine was issued. This nine-track record was recorded in early 2008 in Victoria, British Columbia. It showcased a stronger emphasis on joint songwriting efforts and delivered a more streamlined approach compared to the experimental nature of Beast Moans.
Members
- Spencer Krug: Vocals, Keyboard, Guitar
- Carey Mercer: Vocals, Guitar
- Dan Bejar: Vocals, Guitar
Discography
- Beast Moans (2006), Jagjaguwar
- Enemy Mine (2009), Jagjaguwar