Swell Maps
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: 1972 in Solihull, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
- Active: 1972 - 1980
Biography
Swell Maps were a Solihull group formed in 1972 around brothers Nikki Sudden and Epic Soundtracks, with Jowe Head, Biggles Books, Phones B. Sportsman and Golden Cockrill. Their DIY singles and two albums for #Rough Trade#, 'A Trip to Marineville' (1979) and 'Swell Maps in Jane from Occupied Europe' (1980), fused punk energy with krautrock, noise and collage. They split in 1980, leaving a small catalogue that became a touchstone for post-punk, lo-fi and American underground rock.
Genres
Swell Maps Discography
- A Trip to Marineville (1979) - Album - rated 3.9/5
- ....In "Jane From Occupied Europe" (1980) - Album - rated 4.06/5
- International Rescue (1999) - Compilation - rated 3.75/5
- Sweep the Desert (2000) - Compilation - rated 3.6/5
- C21 (2026) - Album - rated 3.73/5
Members
- Nikki Sudden - vocals, guitar (1972–1980)
- Epic Soundtracks - drums, piano (1972–1980)
- Phones B. Sportsman - bass, guitar, vocals (1972–1980)
- Golden Cockrill - guitar, bass (1974–1980)
- Biggles Books - guitar (1975–1980)
- Jowe Head - bass, guitar, vocals (1976–1980)