Our new album Mayfair is released today in Japan. The first single, “Half Breed Stan,” is the “recommended song
of the month”
at MBC radio in Kagoshima, and will be in heavy rotation. Thanks to all of our friends and fans in Japan for your continued support!
xo,
Bill & Molly
During my last road trip with David, we were listening to a “yacht rock” mix CD in the car. Christopher Cross, David Gates, Stephen Bishop, and of course, lots of Michael McDonald-era Doobie Brothers. What’s remarkable is how many songs McDonald sang background on. He was the busiest session singer in L.A. Ubiquitous. Even songs that he didn’t sing on sometimes sound like he did. It’s as if you can hear him in the mix. We dubbed this phenomenon “The Phantom Doobie Syndrome.”
All this brings to mind one of my favorite ever SCTV skits - where Rick Moranis plays Michael McDonald frantically running between sessions. In case you’ve never seen it, or you just need a laugh, watch it here:
Here’s what summer is all about: Luiz Bonfa, Joao Gilberto and Antonio Carlos Jobim on the beach, serenading their girls.
We’re proud to welcome you to the new and improved Swan Dive website! Designed by Helen Stevens, it features graphics inspired by our new album, Mayfair. Please have a look around and leave us a comment to let us know what you think. And don’t forget to sign up to follow us on Twitter.
I’ll be talking to you soon. - Bill
Molly and I will be playing a set w/Jim Hoke this Wednesday, July 1st, 7pm at 3rd & Lindsley.
