Astral Swans

Astral Swans is the brainchild of Canadian singer-songwriter Matthew Swann, a Calgary-based artist known for crafting introspective, lo-fi indie folk with a darkly poetic edge. After cutting his teeth in the experimental rock band Extra Happy Ghost!!, Swann launched Astral Swans as a solo venture, blending raw lyrical vulnerability with minimalist arrangements that often flirt with dissonance and haunting atmospherics. His work frequently grapples with themes of mental health, existential dread, and fragile beauty, delivered through whisper-close vocals that feel like confessions. Recent releases like *The Coward* and *Shine the Light Inside* showcase his knack for pairing stark emotional honesty with subtle sonic experimentation, while collaborative remixes (like JHNN’s take on *General Rule*) highlight how his songs morph in others’ hands. Swann’s music has earned comparisons to indie-folk auteurs like Mount Eerie and Jason Molina, though his off-kilter charm remains distinctly his own.

Genres

Experimental

Ambient

Indie Rock

Singer-songwriter

Folk

Dream Pop

Indie Folk

Art Rock

Lo-fi

Chamber Pop

Psychedelic Folk

Freak Folk

Latest Release

The Coward

Astral Swans

Single - Released May 17, 2024