swell foop

Swell Foop is an indie rock band hailing from Berkeley, California, composed of Sophia Shen and Miranda Loyer on lead vocals, guitar, and bass, and Tiena Elias on drums. Having met as students at UC Berkeley, Swell Foop has made its rounds through the Bay Area's DIY venues and backyard stages, but over the years has matured into something more meaningful than a fleeting college band, a change marked by the release of their debut EP "Don't Spare Me" in 2024. Songwriters Sophia and Miranda conjoin introspective lyrics with enthralling melodies, beckoning the listener into narratives surrounding femininity, identity, and change. Their songs range from dreamy indie pop to bass-driven rock, balancing vulnerability and earnestness with unshakable determination.