Swearing At Motorists - 31 Seasons In The Minor Leagues

Probably the first album to be written and recorded entirely in a Bundesliga soccer stadium - namely, the Millerntor Stadium of football team FC St. Pauli in Hamburg. Don't worry, it doesn't sound like stadium rock at all. Quite the opposite in fact…Lo-fi without being brittle and minimal without feeling sparse.

Dave Doughman is the heart and voice behind Swearing At Motorists, who perform and record mainly as a duo. Since 1995, Swearing At Motorists has built a cult following with their raw energy, heartfelt songwriting, and relentless DIY ethos. Dubbed "The World's Local Band," as well as "The Two Men Who", they've traveled countless miles playing shows worldwide, sharing stages with iconic acts like Guided By Voices, Songs:Ohia, The Breeders, Spoon, Unwound, Brainiac, The Lemonheads, My Morning Jacket, and more.

After an 11-year pause, the band is back - playing shows in support of this album. Interestingly, Doughman has a unique connection to FC St. Pauli, the famed football club from Hamburg. His admiration for the club reflects his passion for underdog stories and authentic outsider spirit elements that are woven into the fabric of his music. Obviously the album title mirrors this. It's about holding on to dreams (or illusions) even when success fails to materialize. The "31 Seasons" could allude to a whole life full of attempts, setbacks, and small triumphs.

Critically acclaimed yet definitely under the radar, Swearing At Motorists remains a beloved staple of indie rock's underground-now roaring back to the stage with new stories to tell.