Rob Swire
Pendulum Announce New “Elemental” EP and Vinyl Drop
Last year Pendulum made their grand return to the airwaves with a number of new songs and livestreamed performances. Now, the iconic drum & bass group are packaging the singles into a new EP called Elemental, set to be released next month. Across their social media channels, they shared the announcement via a short teaser video. More of an informational video than a music teaser, the clip features orchestral sounds, which follow an animated cat as the record’s release information is shared. At the very end, some familiar drums kick in, but they’re gone in a fleeting instant, leaving fans with just a microscopic taste of what’s to come. The EP’s tracklist was revealed in a press release. Elemental is set to feature four tracks, “Driver,” ...
Listen to Pendulum’s Raucous New Electro and Rock Hybrid, “Come Alive”
Pendulum are back with a new single, their first release of 2021 and one of their finest in years. The iconic drum & bass group have gone the rock route this time around, dropping a riveting electro hybrid called “Come Alive.” Despite the absence of the frenetic drum & bass sound that longtime fans may crave, they will be more than happy with the group’s effort here thanks to the track’s punchy drum programming and Rob Swire‘s signature vocals. Check out the raucous “Come Alive” below. “Come Alive” follows the legendary drum & bass outfit’s singles “Driver” and “Nothing for Free,” each of which were unveiled in late 2020 after a decade-long hiatus devoid of new music. The group is also...
Rob Swire of Pendulum Featured on BBC Masterclass Series
The BBC has recruited Pendulum frontman Rob Swire for a new entry in their “BBC Music Introducing” masterclass series. In the half-hour discussion, Swire details how Pendulum became one of the most iconic acts in drum & bass history. Production-minded listeners will enjoy how he details some of the strategies behind his writing process and longtime fans will appreciate his insight on how his side project Knife Party came to be. All in all, the talk is a great history lesson for those just getting into the group and a fun recount for even the most dedicated drum & bass devotees. On YouTube, a fan shared a recording of the masterclass and uploaded it for those who may not be able to view it later in the year, as the programs are only available for a limited...
Rob Swire Says New Pendulum Single is Dropping in Less Than Two Weeks
Earlier in the month, Pendulum shared a video teasing their first new music in almost a decade. Since then, fans have been desperate for any information on what to expect from the legendary electronic group. On Twitter, founding member Rob Swire responded to a fan who asked for more information on when to expect the new single. While a specific date was not mentioned, fans were excited to hear that the new music should be available in less than two weeks. The new release is not the only thing fans have to be excited about. While once again responding to a fan on Twitter earlier in the summer, Swire revealed that his and Gareth McGrillen‘s immensely popular side project, Knife Party, has a new “Knifecast” episode coming soon. At the time of writin...
Pendulum Tease First New Music Release in a Decade
The return of Pendulum is imminent after the iconic drum & bass outfit shared a cryptic message via social media. The group, who have remained dormant for ten years on the music front, took to social media today to tease a new project and send their rabid fanbase into a rabbit hole of theories. They shared a short promo video that is as arcane as humanly possible, with no audio and a dark, kaleidoscopic visual. While it could technically mean any number of things on the horizon, like a new livestream or merchandise collection, the EDM community is nonetheless abuzz with hopes of new music. Pendulum’s last official release came back in 2010 with their full-length album Immersion, which featured global hits “Watercolour,” “Witchcraft,” and “C...
