Swisher is a power pop project who combines the punk jubilance of the Ramones with the sugary sounds of teen beat. Swisher is mining the same cute vein of American pop that Shonen Knife is, but Swisher boasts more of a punk rock backbone. Channeling all the energy is the spinal cord of the system, guitarist and lead vocalist Sara Weaver. Adding a cool, ’60s psychedelic edge to her delivery are the backing vocals and Farfisa organ of Patty Gilson. – Tom Schulte
