SWEAR JAR
2006-present
Shane Chaney - guitar, bass, vocals
James Burns - guitar, bass, vocals
Rob Flexon - drums, vocals
Hometown - Cincinnati, Ohio
The members of Swear Jar share a common enthusiasm for bombastic hardcore rock, garnished with unexpected transitions. Nightmares, crimes, phobias, and other scares dominate Swear Jar’s lyrics. It’s music that makes you think, but still makes you move. Comparisons to Drive Like Jehu, Jesus Lizard, Shellac, and Pitchblende can easily be made. Parallels have also been drawn to Minutemen, Nomeansno and The Crucifucks, most likely due to Swear Jar’s minimalist style and uniquely energetic, live presentation. Better suited as a soundtrack to the great skateboarding videos of the 1980’s and early 90’s, Swear Jar is for fans of SST and Touch & Go Records releases. Swear Jar does not belong in this decade, but this band isn’t a nostalgia trip.
Most people won’t like Swear Jar. You either get it, or you don’t. If you don’t love the band, you probably hate them. Swear Jar is focused on exploring new ideas and applying them to punk, underground, indie, or whatever kind of “rock” you want to call it this week. The band consists of three friends who just happen to make music together and share an interest in provoking a reaction and making a connecting with even the smallest audience.
Other Releases
666 in the 5-1-3 (Self Release, 2008)
