The Sweptaways show video playlist

All of the songs from The Sweptaways' new album "The Sweptaways show" have videos and you can watch them all on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=4F32017D23489E33

The Sweptaways make it to the Forkcast

The Sweptaways in the Pitchfork Forkcast: http://pitchfork.com/forkcast/12741-ive-got-your-man-and-happiness-will-be-my-revenge/

The Sweptaways - Sign your name (feat. Nina Ramsby)

Hybris are giving away a new single from The Sweptaways featuring Nina Ramsby on guest vocals: http://hybrism.blogspot.com/2009/04/sweptawyas-and-nina-ramsby-sign-your.html

The Sweptaways - Time of the season (feat. Howlin' Pelle)

Hybris presents the brand new single from The Sweptaways, "Time of the season" featuring guest vocals from Howlin' Pelle Almqvist of The Hives: http://hybrism.blogspot.com/2009/03/sweptaways-and-howlin-pelle-almqvist.html

New Sweptaways album in mid-April

That other Swedish indie-choir The Sweptaways will release their second album "The Sweptaways show" on April 15. I'm not sure what material they'll be covering or who will be making a guest appearance, but I'll keep you posted.

Watch The Sweptaways do a live session for PSL: http://svt-psl.colo.netstar.se/default.aspx?entryID=370
You can also see them perform "Christmas party" live with Marit Bergman right here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yguc_acWCg

Details are now posted for the new Christmas EP from The Sweptaways featuring special guests Marit Bergman, Magnus Carlson (Weeping Willows) and The Gray Brigade: http://sweptaways.blogspot.com/2007/11/snart-slpps-rets-jul-ep.html
Said EP features four tracks and will be officially released on Decemer 1 via Hybris.

Swedish indie a cappella choir The Sweptaways will be releasing a new Christmas album in December via Hybris.

Hybris is offering up The Sweptaways' new single as a free download: http://hybrism.blogspot.com/2007/03/free-mp3-single-from-sweptaways.html
The song is a cover of Jenny Wilson's "Let my shoes lead me forward" and is my favorite cut from the band's record "Ooh ahh".

Live report: Cat5 + Vapnet @ the Social, London UK 01/22/07

Check out video footage from The Sweptaways recent record release show: http://www.klockarbarbro.net/sweptaways.avi

The Sweptaways
Ooh aah
Hybris

Cover records are always a bit hard to review. The Sweptaways are a 28-piece all-female choral group, and to hear them cover Kiss ("I want you"), Black Sabbath ("Changes") and the Pet Shop Boys ("Gowest") is quite refreshing. This album works well as a straigh-through listen (although at 28 minutes, it still can be a bit overwhelming) or when you pair up the covers with the originals. This record won't be accessible by all, but those to whom it will appeal with enjoy it thoroughly for the strength of performance and the interpretations.
- Matt Giordano

MP3: The Sweptaways - Let my shoes lead me forward

Let's talk about Sweden's other 20+ member indie choir The Sweptaways. The group's standard repertoire is a capella group versions of pop hits and their debut album "Ooh ahh" is chock-full. It features indie-hits by fellow Swedes Vapnet, El Perro Del Mar, The Embassy and Jenny Wilson (today's featured track) as well as songs from the likes of Kiss, Black Sabbath, Pet Shop Boys and Kate Bush ("Wuthering heights", the first single). Sometimes the formula works, sometimes not. Their take on Sabbath's classic ballad "Changes" is disappointing and a few other song selections were never that good to begin with and are not improved by The Sweptaways vocal treatment. There are many highlights, but I can't help feeling that they are better appreciated as a live act with their fanciful costumes and choreography. A studio recording is a poor substitute. Still, they manage to narrowly avoid status, so that's got to mean something. Oh, and their version of "Silver bells" together with Magnus Carlson and the Gray Brigade (listen here) is fantastic.

The Sweptaways - Let my shoes lead me forward

Upcoming livedates for Jenny Wilson:

12/01 - Svenska Musikklubben, Debaser Medis, Stockholm w/The Sweptaways
12/04 - "Store Studio", Oslo (NOR)
12/12 - Släckta Ugglan, Ugglan, Stockhom (acoustic)
12/16 - Rockparty 25år Party, Hultsfred
02/15 - actory Theatre, Sydney (AU)
02/16 - The Prince, Melbourne (AU)
02/17 - Perth International Arts Festival (AU)

Weeping Willows have confirmed the title of their forthcoming album to be "Fear and love". The first single will be released in January. In related news, listen for WW frontman Magnus Carlson on the upcoming Christmas EP from The Sweptaways entitled "Cry cry Christmas". He sings lead on the title track (a song he co-wrote) as well as "Silver bells". Look for it on Hybris soon.