SWMRS (formerly Emily's Army), pronounced 'swimmers', are an American punk rock band formed in Piedmont, California in 2004 by Cole Becker and Joey Armstrong, with Becker's brother Max Becker joining only a few weeks afterwards. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Joey Armstrong, the son of Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, has addressed accusations of sexual misconduct by a fellow musician. All upcoming uncool records releases, posts and events will be handled by Stove andJamie., Joey Armstrong of SWMRS and Green Days Billie Joe Armstrong, Following the accident, the band posted tosay that everyone is going to be ok, but they did confirm that their upcoming shows for the remainder of the year have been pulled to give those involved the time they need to recover., SWMRSs official statement added: Our brother Max is the strongest person in the world. Joey Armstrong acknowledges the impact that mentors in the music industry can have on a musicians career starting out and has always been a proponent of sharing insights and tips for those that are beginning their path. [33], As of October 13, 2016, SWMRS signed with pop punk label Fueled by Ramen. [citation needed], The band played many small shows and festivals in California during this time. The music industry is a chain of abuse that starts with the adults who profit off of the precariousness of youth, they wrote. Its important to me that Joey and his entire band are held accountable to fully understand that even though they may view themselves as good guys they are continuing to perpetuate the exact toxic culture they are trying to call out., Two days prior to Nights post, Burger Records which distributed a cassette edition of SWMRS 2016 LP, Drive North issued a Facebook statement addressing accusations made against multiple, unspecified artists on the label. The process allowed me to draw on my appreciation for the past without sounding nostalgic, and I think the results perfectly complemented the songs Max and Cole wrote for the record. , The band's third studio album, and their first under the name SWMRS after dropping their former name, Drive North, was released February 12, 2016, via Uncool Records. I want to address Lydias Instagram post about our relationship, his statement began. In a statement shared on . She viewed SWMRS as being vocal feminists and having a message that I thought aligned with mine., Because of our age difference, Joey would continually ask me to keep our relationship as hidden as possible, and I did, she wrote, adding, We had multiple conversations where he would say something along the lines of, I want to move at your pace and I dont want to have sex until youre 18, but then would act in a completely contradicting way.. [10][11] The band spent all of 2010 working and recording their first studio album with Green Day frontman and Joey's father, Billie Joe Armstrong. two new songs. Yes absolutely it's about the sexual assault, but her age also is a factor in the situation. He now said, Lets not pay much attention to any exact time frame. His timeline and promise of a real relationship was the thing that strung me along, but once we got closer to the thing he would call the finish line, it was apparent it was bullshit all along. The album was almost unanimously praised, with many critics citing that the band had matured and solidified their sound notably since the release of their first record. Armstrong posted a brief response to Nights allegations on SWMRS social media. Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window). [Becker, guitar] is still in therapy for related . A post shared by SWMRS (@swmrs) on Jul 21, 2020 at 12:20pm PDT. i am so thankful for the support group that is around max. Lydia Night of The Regrettes has publicly accused Joey Armstrong, drummer for the band SWMRS and son of Green Day vocalist Billie Joe Armstrong, of sexual misconduct. [citation needed] The band released their first song as Swimmers, a cover of "Dancing on My Own", by Robyn in October 2014. Everywhere you look there is virtuosic playing. First of all, we want to acknowledge how brave it is of these survivors to come forward and rehash their trauma. Joseph Armstrong - Age, Family, Bio | Famous Birthdays All swmrs fans- thank you so much and once i find out where you can continue to send him letters i will share. Privacy Policy. All swmrs fans- thank you so much and once i find out where you can continue to send him letters i will share. The 46 best Mother's Day gift ideas for all moms in 2023, Taylor Swift's Atlanta ticket prices are dropping big time. In 2009 the band added guitarist Travis Neumann whose first appearance was on the band's 2009 EP,[9] Goody Two Shoes. On Monday night, The Regrettes singer shared a lengthy Instagram post detailing a relationship with Armstrong that she alleges began when she was 16 and he was 22. After Neumanns departure from the band, Max switched to cover the role of lead guitarist. Night ultimately chose to end their relationship shortly before her 18th birthday. that was followed by the release of two more EPs, Broadcast This and Regan MacNeil. It is egregiously reinforced by us young men who are made to believe that we are rock stars. I have apologized to her privately and I hope she can forgive me, if and when she is ready to do so. After the release of the EP, SWMRS received mainstream media coverage due to the song "Miley". . The release of Silver Bullets/Palm Trees was eventually shelved. The band were nominated for 'Best International Newcomer' at the 2019 Kerrang! on @fueledby", "SWMRS band member, crew in ICU following van crash on tour", "Instagram post by SWMRS Oct 29, 2019 at 3:21pm UTC", "SWMRS' Joey Armstrong accused of sexual misconduct by The Regrettes' Lydia Night", "Burger Records Respond To Sexual Misconduct Allegations", "SWMRS' Joey Armstrong, Accused of Sexual Misconduct by Regrettes' Lydia Night, Issues Statement", "Lydia Night Takes on SWMRSAnd Starts a New Phase For #MeToo", "Joey Armstrong, Son Of Green Day Frontman, Issues Statement After Sexual Misconduct Allegations", "lol thank you joey. The album released on February 12, 2016 via Uncool Records. The son of Billie Joe Armstrong, the lead singer and guitarist of Green Day, checks in about his latest recording sessions. I respect her immensely and fully accept that I failed her as a partner. The EP is also the last in the bands discography to feature Travis Neumann as lead guitarist as well as the Max Becker as bassist. Night issued her allegations in response a SWMRS statement in support of the . The limited release had four songs with the Green Day singer providing guitars and bass, his wife Adrienne Armstrong singing, and younger son Jakob Danger playing bass and guitars. Lydia Night of The Regrettes Accuses SWMRS' Joey Armstrong of Assault It was the first album in their discography to feature Seb Mueller on bass as well as the first to include Mac Becker as guitarist rather than bass. In 2015, Joey Armstrong and SWMRS released several songs on Soundcloud in preparation for a new project. Taylor Swift announces surprise album 'Folklore', This story has been shared 75,986 times. We love and appreciate you. They drew on a mix of influences ranging from the Beach Boys to the Ramones to create their own brand of rock. My goal here isnt to cancel anyone but to further the conversation of the intricacies of power abuse, grooming, and manipulation that not only exists in the music industry, but in so many other industries. Jakob once filled in as a touring musician for SWMRS. Joey Armstrong, SWMRS drummer and son of Green Days Billie Joe Armstrong, was accused of sexual misconduct by The Regrettes Lydia Night. We are donating profits from sales of that artist to charity at the victims request., SWMRS later posted an Instagram statement addressing the stories that survivors of sexual abuse in the Southern California music scene have been sharing., Editors picks Star Wars Jedi: Survivor review: force majeure, Suga live in New York: a show-stopping statement of artistic intent at the BTS rappers debut solo tour, The National First Two Pages Of Frankenstein review: their best record in a decade, Yun Pinku BABYLON IX review: futuristic space-rave for the ages, Nick Mohammed: You cant knock the effect of Ted Lasso'. We have taken these actions with the artists that were reported to us in the past day, with the exception of removal of the offending artists catalog. SWMRS' management did not respond to Newsweek's emailed request for comment in time for publication. remastered. We love you. Formed in the San Francisco Bay Area by childhood friends Cole Becker, Max Becker, Joey Armstrong, and Seb Mueller, the band was initially inspired equally by the Clash and the Beach Boys, but has since developed an original punk sound with honest songwriting, creative production, and exciting musicianship. Watch the music video for the latest single April In Houston here. Get the first listen to the new album by SWMRS, featuring Joey Armstrong, son of Green Day's Billie Joe, and produced by FIDLAR's Zac Carper. 17 1972 ) , , , - - . Hopefully soon we get more info. Every time we took a step sexually it was because he wanted to and made it clear by either putting my hand on his crotch, shaming me for saying I wasnt comfortable, gaslighting me or ignoring me when I didnt my consent, part of Nights post reads. The band was originally named the Raining Souls, but they briefly changed to the Clocks. That's a huge age gap that is inexcusable and even worse considering the power dynamic. I own my mistakes and will work hard to regain the trust that I lost.. Following the accident, the band posted tosay that. Joey Armstrong has given an update on his SWMRSbandmates who were injured in a van crash earlier this week. She claimed Armstrong pressured her to move faster sexually than she was comfortable with and keep their relationship hidden from her parents. Coles brother, Max Becker, joined the band to play bass soon after, and the group began under the name The Raining Souls. Time to unlearn and rethink. Drive North was later re-released after the band was signed to record label Fueled by Ramen on October 13, 2016. Time to unlearn and rethink. I recognize that my privilege as a white woman with a platform amplifies this statement., A post shared by SWMRS (@swmrs) on Jul 21, 2020 at 12:20pm PDT. Pitchfork notes that the allegations add to a rocky week in the West Coast rock scene, with influential record label Burger Records shutting down following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct levied against their artists and employees. "I was in a relationship with. The band's second album, Lost at Seventeen, was released on June 11, 2013. Throughout her lengthy post, Night alleged numerous traumatic events from her relationship with Armstrong, which she said began when she was 16 and he was 22. [citation needed] Although This Kid is not an official studio album, a few of these songs appeared throughout their career, including "Burn Apollo" that was re-recorded on their debut album, Queens being played live in 2012, and "I Need to Be Fixed" played live during Warped Tour 2012.