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
  • Sianvar[13] (2013–2019)

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

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". Retrieved 2016-01-08.
  6. https://twitter.com/BlueSwanRecords/status/838472470860455936
  7. "Icarus the Owl". Retrieved 2016-01-08.
  8. https://twitter.com/BlueSwanRecords/status/957788018668077056
  9. 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
  10. "Wolf & Bear". Retrieved 2016-01-08.
  11. "Secret Band". Retrieved 2016-01-08.
  12. https://twitter.com/AdventurerMI/status/1209498151859736576
  13. "Sianvar". Retrieved 2016-01-08.
  14. "Living Creatures - Stolas". Stolas. 14 March 2013. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  15. "Sianvar EP - Sianvar". Sianvar. 5 January 2014. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  16. "Everything Is Beautiful - kurt travis". kurt travis. 14 May 2014. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  17. "Secret Band EP - Secret Band". Secret Band. 3 June 2014. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  18. "SECRET BAND S/T FULL LENGTH - Secret Band". Secret Band. 31 July 2014. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  19. "Wake - Hail The Sun". Hail The Sun. 23 September 2014. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  20. "Allomaternal - Stolas". Stolas. 7 November 2014. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  21. "Degeneraterra - Eidola". Eidola. 5 May 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  22. "Taxonomy - Oranges". Oranges. 22 September 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  23. https://icarustheowl.bandcamp.com/album/pilot-waves
  24. https://www.facebook.com/BlueSwanRecords/photos/a.534314129924798.1073741825.513920765297468/1043350629021143/?type=3&theater
  25. https://www.facebook.com/BlueSwanRecords/posts/1134499379906267
  26. https://ghostspirit.bandcamp.com/
  27. https://eidolamusic.bandcamp.com/album/to-speak-to-listen
  28. https://www.facebook.com/adventurermusic/photos/a.696933470323963.1073741825.459951147355531/1825597357457563/?type=3
  29. https://twitter.com/BlueSwanRecords/status/915297605109895168
  30. http://theartofla.com/2017/12/07/icarus-owl-releases-new-album-rearm-circuits-via-blue-swan-records/
  31. https://twitter.com/royalcoda/status/958492966863167489
  32. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/grey-sessions-live-ep/1401723054
  33. https://www.facebook.com/ghostspiritca/videos/698938043789605/
  34. https://www.facebook.com/BlueSwanRecords/photos/a.534314129924798/2064005256955670/?type=3&theater
  35. https://www.facebook.com/BlueSwanRecords/photos/a.534314129924798/2281511531871707/?type=3&theater
  36. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2366600476785903
  37. https://www.facebook.com/RoyalCodaOfficial/photos/a.430403890733281/728274367612897/?type=3&theater
  38. https://twitter.com/BlueSwanRecords/status/1221612566222237696
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