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"There is a lineage in Portland, but young women have always sought out role models that appeal to them, and there are girls plunking on guitars all over the world. And you can bet they will show up at the Swan Island show." - Corin Tucker, Sleater-Kinney "[Like] Heart crashing an orgy between the B-52's and Black Sabbath." - WILLAMETTE WEEK "[Swan Island] mixes dark, jangly melodies and striking guitar sounds, creating a sonic place to dance the apocalypse away." - SAN FRANCISCO BAY GUARDIAN Swan Island is an all-female pop/prog/metal crew founded in Portland, OR in March 2004. Clearly situated within the grand tradition of Pacific Northwest feminist rock (Sleater-Kinney, The Gossip), Swan Island boldly encompasses Heart's heart, Sabbath's chug, and The Au Pair's political disco. The Centre Will Hold captures this unique fusion with the kind of crackling, raw energy that's made their live shows legendary, resulting in a confident opening statement with soul and style to spare.