Swallow the Rat Release Their New Single ‘MMA Math (A Place to Bury Strangers Remix)’ Ahead of Their Europe Tour
Swallow the Rat Release Their New Single ‘MMA Math (A Place to Bury Strangers Remix)’ Ahead of Their Europe Tour
July 16th, 2025
Tāmaki Makaurau psych-post-punks Swallow the Rat let New York noiseniks A Place to Bury Strangers loose on one of their songs, and you can hear the result in the ‘MMA Math (A Place to Bury Strangers Remix)‘.
You can also find the remix on Swallow the Rat’s new EP Face Unpopular, which is available digitally thanks to DRM.
The band spent a weekend at the end of last year with Nick Abbott at his Auckland studio, recording three new songs which will feature on the Face Unpopular EP. They’re the last tracks written and recorded with singer/bassist Stephen Horsley, who left (amicably) to pursue adventures in recording and production.
A 7″ single featuring the songs ‘Face Unpopular’ and ‘MMA Math’ will be out in a few weeks, courtesy of Otautahi Christchurch label Leather Jacket Records.
The Swallow the Rat live band is a three-piece, with founders Brian Purington and Hayden Fritchley joined by Jimmy Coldham (Coffin Club, BURDENZ) on bass.
The new configuration is heading off to Europe in September for a mammoth 21-date tour.
Join Swallow the Rat at Whammy Public Bar on Wednesday August 20 to wish them well at their pre-Europe send-off show – and it’s FREE!
Swallow the Rat Europe tour dates
Aug 20 Tāmaki Makaurau NZ – Whammy Public Bar – FREE send-off show
Sep 4 Lyon FR – Trokson
Sep 5 Paris FR – Supersonic
Sep 6 Ghent BE – Kinky Star Zentrum
Sep 7 Heusden NL – Misty Fields Festival
Sep 9 Kusel DE – Kinett
Sep 11 Capbreton FR – Le Circus
Sep 12 St Pierre D’Orelon FR – Bus Stop
Sep 13 Nantes FR – Lune Froide
Sep 14 Dunkirk FR – D.N.D.
Sep 15 Rouen FR – Le 3 Pièces Muzik’ Club
Sep 16 The Hague NL – Musicon
Sep 17 Berlin DE – Kulturhaus Insel
Sep 18 Copenhagen DK – Råhuset
Sep 19 Oslo NO – Revolver
Sep 20 Stockholm SE – Slaktkyrkan
Sep 21 Malmo SE – Babel
Sep 23 Přerov CZ – Psychedelic Umami Room
Sep 24 Brno CZ – Fleda Club
Sep 25 Budapest HU – Szimpla Kert
Sep 26 Graz AT – Cafe Wolf
Sep 27 Memmingen DE – Mood Club
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Swallow the Rat are a post-punk band from Auckland, New Zealand, consisting of a core duo of guitarist Brian Purington and drummer Hayden Fritchley. Since forming in late 2017, steady releases and relentless touring has seen the band earn a dedicated underground following. They’ve also been selected for coveted international support slots for the likes of Sebadoh, No Age, Gang of Four, Arab Strap, June of 44, Quicksand, Toe, and Mannequin Pussy.
In 2024, on the back of sophomore album South Locust, the band completed their third US tour, taking them from Texas to New York and back again, concluding with a triumphant return to SXSW. South Locust was recorded by long-time collaborator of the band Nick Abbott (Die! Die! Die!), mixed by Sonny Diperri (Protomartyr, Diiv) and mastered by Carl Saff (Sonic Youth).
Debuting at No. 7 on the Official Aotearoa Album Charts, South Locust made numerous end-of-year lists, and the track ‘Cave’ was voted a top ten single at the 2024 NZ Student Radio Network Awards.
Swallow the Rat’s live band has recently been joined by Jimmy Coldham (Coffin Club, BURDENZ) on bass.