John Swanke

In the interest of transparency and because I think it’s interesting here’s some quick streaming stats from the service that shall not be named. Rain Country has in one week already blown past my first album that has been on streaming for over 3 years. Neat.

YouTube video by Wathéča Records Chief Powhatan - Sings "Rosie" & other Bluegrass Originals (late 70s/early 80s) Chickahominy

Saw @johnswanke.bsky.social post this record for his radio show this evening & had to share. A unique local bluegrass record by Chickahominy Tribal Member Chief Powhatan from the Richmond area. Some great original tunes on this including Rosie & Sun Dance. Here’s the full thing. 🎻🪕

KZAX Radio All-ages maker's space located in the heart of Bellingham's arts district. Home to 21 studios, an award-winning gallery, a live music performance space, and 94.9 KZAX, our low-power FM radio station.

Going live on 94.9 KZAX with Louis Ledford tonight from 6-8pm PST. I will play some records and talk about music, life or whatever else comes up. I will even play a little guitar. Listen live worldwide on kzaxradio.org ✌️

Is this proof that I am in fact, an ambient artist?

Listening party happening tomorrow 7/29 5:30pm PST. See you in the chat!

I tuned my guitar to 432hz because behind this American Primitive facade lives a dirty hippie who enjoys a good clean sound bath.

Rain Country Listening Party from Eiderdown Records Listening Party from Eiderdown Records.

Listening party alert! Check out the new @johnswanke.bsky.social album in full before anyone else...join us? July 29th 5:30 pm pacific
eiderdownrecords.bandcamp.com/merch/rain-c...

Title of my next album: “Love, Life and the Whole Karmic Enchilada”.

Working the door for a local show and I’m in love with these koala wrist bands

I pity the country
I pity the state
And the mind of a man
Who thrives on hate

- Willie Dunn

colorful lines appear to create a horizon

honestly feeling pretty fuckin' bleak at the moment, *BUT* i do get to go on @wfmu.bsky.social right now & play a bunch of fantastic (mostly) not-bleak music for falling/floating/back-stroking through hot stupid summer skies. come hang & listen with me. tune in: wfmu.org/playlists/JJ...

Radio makes the world a little bit better place. Thanks for including me on your show.

I agree 100%

Lo-fi as it is currently defined is totally this generation's smooth jazz.

Cold brew coffee not beer

Millennial homesteading: made my own spicy mayo from leftover Mama Lil’s oil and made my own big jug of cold brew. Lettuce and tomatoes growing in the garden. I went to a farmers market.

Am I off grid yet?

Ecstatic to have been featured twice this month on Pacific Notions on KEXP. Find me in the first hour of the show. Now streaming in the KEXP archive. www.kexp.org/shows/pacifi...

Thanks for sharing!

My soundtrack to the weather-worn rhythm of home.

Check out the new one from Hiram. Perfect music for the solstice and summer months ahead. ✌️ 🌱 🌞 🎶

Cold brew is my source of life during summer

First time playing this little synth live last night. Attempted to recreate my song “Low Clouds”.

Got my artist copies from Bud Tapes in the mail today. They sound great! These will be available at my upcoming show(s). And there’s still a couple copies for sale over on the Bud Tapes Bandcamp page.

As a former participant in student radio I love being played on the good old FM dial. Thanks for the airplay!

Horizon Lines, by John Swanke 3 track album

Happy to see new tunes appearing from @johnswanke.bsky.social via Bud Tapes. 🫠✨

budtapes.bandcamp.com/album/horizo...

Horizon Lines, by John Swanke 3 track album

My next album is up for preorder today from Bud Tapes. Very excited to get these songs out in the world.

budtapes.bandcamp.com/album/horizo...

My “indie label debut” is now two years old 🎂. Big thanks to @matthewhiram.bsky.social at Lighten Up Sounds and for everyone who continues to listen to my music.

Still have a few of these shirts left. Help me make room for some new merch. Hit me up if you want to buy one. $25 shipped and I’ll throw in some stickers!

Pretty excited to be a small part of the 25th Annual Subdued Stringband Jamboree. I’ll be playing two very different sets! Hope to see you there ✌️

New tape coming out later this month courtesy of Bud Tapes. Album release show in Bellingham June 6 ✌️