This is a blog about music, generally London-based alternative music, but sometimes the music featured is not London-based or alternative. Sometimes it has news, sometimes video, occasionally you may be able to download audio, sometimes this may be in the form of a 15-track mix (which is also available as a Podcast), sometimes I don't post for long periods of time.

Chris Gornell started The Swish Blog in July 2003 as a way to regularly write about Hollyoaks and Championship Manager; the blog's focus was subsequently changed (and became mp3-enabled) after Chris moved to London and discovered guestlists. .

If you represent an artist being featured on this blog and want something taken down, let me know, and it will be removed from the server immediately. Support good music, buy records / CDs / downloads!

If you would like to speak to me about stuff please get in touch: the.swish.blog@gmail.com.