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Proving that musical synergy is not restricted by geography, Swallow the Rat is a sonic force to be reckoned with. With members hailing from Austin, Texas and Auckland, New Zealand, and a musical pedigree that includes bands such as My Education, Lost Rockets, Kerretta, Body Corporate and Deathbeam, Swallow the Rat offers a unique mix of NZ Post-punk and Texan Psychedelia. Forming in Auckland in late 2017, Swallow the Rat wasted no time and quickly set to work recording with acclaimed engineer Nick Abbott. In March 2019 they performed multiple shows at SXSW in Austin, TX, and a self titled 7" was released in support of the tour. Subsequently, they signed to US label Shifting Sounds. A string of performances across New Zealand followed, including opening for No Age, Gang Of Four, and Sebadoh. In March 2020 they performed at The New Colossus Festival in NYC as part of a US tour. April 2020 saw the release of the LP 'Leaving Room'. May 2021 sees the release of a spilt LP with Clone