Can't Swim

Change of Plans

UK / EU exclusive LP is on 'blood red cloudy' coloured vinyl. /300.

Regular LP is on 'various - half clear / half gold w/ heavy black + silver splatter' coloured vinyl. /850.

The third full length album from the awesome Can't Swim, following on from 2018's This Too Won't Pass (one of Banquet's favourite albums of that year) with another offering of their genre-chemistry blending punk / alt-rock / post-hardcore and emo sounds with gritty and grungy rage alongside melodic, sing-along moments. We're big fans of the band and we can't wait to hear this record in full. If you're into the likes of Boston Manor, Citizen, Thrice or The Wonder Years, then check this out.

Ultimately, Can't Swim feel that Change of Plans is "the most Can't Swim record yet." LoPorto says, "All of our endeavours as a band have led us to make what I think is the most honest and transparent album in our discography. We spent way less time recording what we thought we should be writing and put down whatever came naturally. The recording process was certainly the easiest to date as well — we knew what we wanted going into it. I'm constantly writing songs and some of the tracks on Change of Plans have been in the demo stage for almost four years now so it feels great to finally have them all together on one release."

Change of Plans was produced, mixed, and mastered by Will Putney (A Day to Remember, Every Time I Die, Body Count, Knocked Loose) of Graphic Nature Audio and is the culmination of everything Can't Swim have been building and exploring over the last six years, combining their signature visceral lyricism and cathartic rock sound with influences ranging from the worlds of folk to EDM. One could say it's a little bit of everything all rolled into one, and in a way, that's true. When life is more unpredictable than ever, Can't Swim are striking the perfect balance of hope and realism by writing songs that embrace the chaos of life. They want to find and harness a vibe that makes living a bit easier for everyone, and with each release, they're getting closer to that goal.