Links:

The Star: http://www.thestar.ie/star/swords/

Entertainment.ie: http://entertainment.ie/album-review/Swords-Black-Balloon-EP/113088.htm

IMRO: http://www.imro.ie/imro_article/swords-black-baloon

Hot Press: http://www.hotpress.com/news/Swords-talk-new-EP/8548495.html

Golden Plec: http://www.goldenplec.com/reviews/review-swords-black-balloon/

The Irish Times: http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2011/08/11/new-music-the-rescue-ships-nightbox-swords/

Hot Press (Interview): http://www.hotpress.com/music/interviews/Blades-Of-Glory/8338919.html

Music Review Unsigned (Interview Page 10): http://issuu.com/MusicReview/docs/september2011_layout_1/1

Radio Interview KCLR: http://soundcloud.com/martin-bridgeman/the-eclectic-light-programme

Good Things:

"While there is a subtle darkness to their music, it is undeniably infectious" - Hotpress Magazine

"Neatly clipped electro-pop tunes and smart elegant hooks" - The Irish Times

"Chasm is Electronica meets Zooey Deschanel (She & Him)... They have a great track here.. I do like what Swords have got.."

- Balcony TV's Tina Edwards

“Swords' debut EP Black Balloon stands out from the rest of the pack, for they are a band completely unafraid to explore the sonic space and textures available to them and the resulting effect is an incredibly satisfying listen.”

- Entertainment.ie“

Each track is a testimony to how talented and multifaceted this band are; while the genre remains electronica throughout, each song offers something different, be it a potential dance-floor anthem, clever musical/vocal composition, beauty or complexity.”

– Golden Plec Music Magazine