The Swiss Bristol, UK
Sounds like: Fugazi meets The Smiths and it's awkward.
Formed in 2003, the first couple of years were a flurry of
writing, recording & gigging with near gay abandon. Internal conflicts led to a series of prolonged breakups and reconciliations, with the periods of separation proving the most fruitful creatively. Now on permanent hiatus, things are looking up, with a string of EPs in the pipeline.
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The Swiss recommends:
Great tunes from some local mates. Beautiful songwriting - particularly recommend the track "Porcelain".
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