SAFE TO SWIM
London born, Atlanta bred frontman James Filippides moved to Brighton in 2016 in search of like-minded musicians after a musical upbringing in the southern states where he was taught guitar in the basement of a church, discovering his voice as a songwriter. Since befriending George Rawlings (guitar), George Ingledew (bass) and Joe Dennis (drums); forming Safe To Swim, the band have gone on to support the likes of The DMA’s, The Night Cafe, Anteros, BLOXX, The Ninth Wave and Another Sky to name but a few, as well as performing at prestigious festivals such as at The Great Escape, Truck and Y Not. The quartet have also gained support from well-regarded publications including NME, DIY, Clash, Gigwise, Earmilk and Dork, as well as praise from BBC Radio 1 DJ Abbie McCarthy and a primetime TV slot on Made in Chelsea. Currently at work on their debut EP Boyhood, Safe To Swim are set to dominate the scene with their brand of uplifting choruses, personal lyrics and energising atmosphere, further defining them as one of the UK's finest up-and-coming bands.
“Effortlessly infectious” - DIY
“Safe to Swim stand out with their catchy vocals, giddy synth hooks and shredding guitars" - NME
"One of the best new bands from the south coast city, Safe To Swim are a crunching four-piece capable of wonderfully personal songwriting, with their blazing live show already attracting plaudits." - CLASH
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