After a cross-continental move from Pennsylvania landed Rich Swanger in the Pacific Northwest, his song-writing project,
Seahorse, finally began to bloom. 'I'll Be New' is his stunning debut release. This collection of songs is centered on his warm,
melodic vocals, and is complimented by tasteful arrangements of guitar, piano, and studio tinkering. His lyrics are packed with
possibilities, thick in references to love, iconic creatures, and even “Galileo walking on the Galilee”. These sounds resonate far
beyond the hiss of the last chord to a place full of mystery--questions with answers for the listener to find, answers with
questions unknown. It is literate, American melancholia for those with a taste for Damien Jurado, Joseph Arthur & Josh Ritter.