Bio

Born from a one-off Halloween gig covering Alkaline Trio tunes, Swivel quickly grew from a three-piece side project into a full-fledged alternative rock band. Hailing from Houston, Texas, the band fuses hard-hitting grooves, grunge-infused riffs, and catchy hooks to create a sound that’s both raw and melodic.

Drawing inspiration from the rhythmic intensity of Helmet and the sonic textures of Smashing Pumpkins, Swivel writes dynamic songs that fuse their influences into a powerful sound. Following their 2022 demo, the band released their debut studio EP, Having a Catch, in October 2023.

Now a four-piece with the addition of lead guitarist Jamie Ross in 2024, Swivel is bringing their live show to stages and is busy writing and recording new material for 2025.

Chris Gentile – Bass / Vocals

Brian Saxenian – Guitar

Jamie Ross – Guitar

Ricky Tijerina – Drums