Swill

Swill is a punk rock act formed in Kansas City in the early 2000s by Phil SWiLL Baumgarten. The group goes through several line-up changes over time and records a number of demo CDs as well as one full-length album, KillKillKill.

The band’s sound sits within punk rock and is associated with melodic punk, melodic hardcore and skatepunk influences. Its recorded material and live shows build a reputation for energetic performances, and those shows draw attention from clubs because of their raucous style.

Swill also has a broader set of musical influences, including 1980s metal, glam rock and hair metal. The group is active around the period after its formation, is absent for much of 2008, and then returns to the stage with the line-up used on KillKillKill.