| Swift Silver’s Self-Titled Debut Out Today—June 4, 2021Southern Songwriters Anna Kline and John Looney Delve Into Their Roots of Rhythm and Blues, Southern Gospel, and TwangRecorded at Fat Baby Studios in the Mountains of Eastern Kentucky With Brothers Kenny Miles and Hayden Miles (of Wayne Graham)MT. STERLING, Ky. — Get swept away by Swift Silver’s big river of sound with their self-titled debut album—out June 4. Swift Silver marks a meaningful milestone for Southern songwriters Anna Kline and John Looney as a 180° (re)turn to their musical roots: the drawling tremolo of rhythm and blues, the redemptive strains of Southern gospel, and the twang of the rural soul. Kind Words About Swift Silver: “… the major draw is the emotive, soaring vocals of Kline, reminiscent of Patty Loveless’ passion, if not her voice, on her indelible Mountain Soul album. She comes out wailing on the opening mid-tempo ‘Belleville Blues,’ brings in down a notch for the pure southern soul of the cheating song ‘We’ve Given Up on U’ while ‘Tonight, Forever Yours’ plays as a Gram Parsons-like country waltz, spiced by Hayden Miles’ spot-on piano… This is a keeper. Out of seemingly nowhere, we have one of the strongest and most memorable roots albums of the year to date.” —Glide Magazine, Jim Hynes “‘Blackbird’s Refrain’ [is] a great introduction to what to expect from Swift Silver. What you find is abundant in spades. There’s Soul. There’s Gospel. There’s heart. There’s musicianship. There’s great harmonies and there’s the aforementioned vocal control right there, front and center. It’s the PERFECT introduction as to what to expect from Swift Silver.” —Capture Kentucky, Jonathan Newsome “A superb Swift Silver cut ‘Come On Home To Yourself,’ with John’s fuzz-tone guitar drive is invigorating. Anna is penetrating in a Tracy Nelson style (‘I Need Your Love So Bad’). Anna shines with her more rugged but essentially beautiful & assertive tone. Excellent song.” —Americana Highways, John Apice “Here [‘Tonight, Forever Yours’] they somehow effectively blend the sad with the somehow sultry. It is a standout, stand-alone track.” —Steemit, Will Phoenix “beautiful debut album” —Rootstime.be “Southern roots music at its finest. John can play the hell outta anything with strings and Anna has a fiery voice that’s as sweet as it is fierce. Together they are a sight to behold, with these nine songs proving that, much like the finest Kentucky bourbons, the duo’s sound has only gotten better with age.” —Matt Wickstrom, Freelance music and culture journalist “The muddy rocker, ‘Come On Home To Yourself,’ by Swift Silver features a complete taste of the delta from its swampy electric guitar riffs to Kline’s straight from the heart, soulful vocals.” —Mother Church Pew, George Maifair – Song Premiere “The organ on this will lift you up and the song itself will soar from there on Anna Kline’s vocals. Think Grateful Dead’s ‘Masterpiece.’ ‘The higher you get the more you’ll see’ — isn’t that the truth.” —Americana Highways, Song Premiere of “Blackbird’s Refrain” |
 Swift Silver isAnna Kline and John LooneyMore About Swift Silver:For the majority of their band life, Anna Kline and John Looney were known as the bluegrass duo, Grits & Soul. With a history of major festivals and appearances under their belt—MerleFest, Bristol Rhythm and Roots, Suwannee Springfest & Magnolia Fest, Countryfest in Belgium —and a performance on Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern—the time came where they felt led to explore new (and old) musical space. Thus, Swift Silver was born. From the moment the listener presses play; from the mid-tempo album opener, the vocally empowering “Belleville Blues,” to the last track, a reflective ballad, “Ain’t Wrecked Yet;” Swift Silver celebrates the tenets of Southern sound. Anna Kline’s vocal performances—on both lead and harmony—display an astonishing range of versatility and skill, her voice flows as smooth as a rippling river current. John Looney gives a masterful performance on lead guitar, not only displaying his expertise as an integral sideman but also as a talented arranger, showcasing a finely-tuned ear for nuance and groove. Together, they drive the contagious electric surge of sound that is Swift Silver. “This album speaks to the path we tread. These songs help us navigate lingering questions we daily seek to answer, they pulsate with discovery, and melodically confess the hunger to right a few wrongs.” — Anna Kline Anna and John’s collaboration spans ten years of exploring the great expanse of the American songbook—touring, conspiring, songwriting—fused together by the Mississippi heat, molded in the mountain air of Western North Carolina, and flung free in the hills of Kentucky bluegrass. Swift Silver has an unmistakable sound conjured from an intense musical intimacy and this new album embodies a new era of Southern rock and soul. “As songwriters, we have that compulsion to write and play the music that we want to hear, to reflect our experiences and point of view, and to try and understand the human experience.” Anna says, “There’s that inner whisper, that push in the gut to make music, to play, learn and collaborate with others, to develop our ideas and our musicianship, to explore song structure, and see what comes of opening up and channeling those influences. We appreciate being given the insight and ability to express ourselves in a musical way, to give voice to questions and longings that connect with each other and to share that with audiences.” Swift Silver was recorded at Fat Baby Studios in the mountains of eastern Kentucky, enlisting the help of brothers Kenny Miles and Hayden Miles (of Wayne Graham). Kenny and Hayden not only comprised the album band—adding bass lines, keys and organ fills, as well as a few harmonies— Kenny was also at the helm as engineer and co-producer.  Album Artwork by Joe King,logo and lettering by Grace Van’t Hof, album design by Zack LooneySwift Silver Track listing and duration:1. Belleville Blues 3:562. We’ve Given Up On Us 5:203. Looking Back 7:064. Tonight, Forever Yours 5:325. Come On Home To Yourself 5:266. The Fields Have Turned Brown 7:287. Blackbird’s Refrain 5:348. We All Get Our Turn 5:489. Ain’t Wrecked Yet 4:10 Players and Instrumentation: Anna Kline: lead vocals, harmony vocals, acoustic guitarJohn Looney: lead guitar, vocalsKenny Miles: baritone guitar, bass, organ, harmony vocalsHayden Miles: drums, keysAnd special guest Chris Justice: bass on “Looking Back” Website: www.swiftsilvermusic.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/swiftsilvermusic Twitter: www.twitter.com/swiftsilverband Instagram: www.instagram.com/swiftsilvermusic Links to stream and purchase Swift Silver: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/swiftsilver/swift-silver ### PRESS INFORMATION & CONTACT: Anna and John are available for interviews, live-streams, and other creative media requests, and the album is up for review and airplay. I’d love to hear what you think of it when you get the chance to check it out. If you would like a hard copy, need any further press materials, and/or if you would like to set something up, just let me know. |