{"id":52041,"date":"2026-07-28T10:14:56","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T17:14:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michaelbrandvold.com\/blog\/?p=52041"},"modified":"2026-07-28T10:15:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T17:15:30","slug":"bravewords-records-announces-the-signing-of-colin-peterik-single-swans-now-available-on-bandcamp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michaelbrandvold.com\/blog\/2026\/07\/bravewords-records-announces-the-signing-of-colin-peterik-single-swans-now-available-on-bandcamp\/","title":{"rendered":"BraveWords Records Announces the Signing of COLIN PETERIK! Single \u201cSwans\u201d Now Available on Bandcamp"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-48557\" src=\"http:\/\/michaelbrandvold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/365e4e69842e76523b438442002832b67c0448ae39ecf4520aa2577ce4847f90-300x132.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"198\" \/><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-52042\" src=\"http:\/\/michaelbrandvold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pr-2026-07-28-colin_peterik_01-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-52043\" src=\"http:\/\/michaelbrandvold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pr-2026-07-28-colin_peterik_02-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"&quot;SWANS&quot; Official Music Video by Colin Peterik\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BLn5AOQ_qmo?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p id=\"isPasted\" class=\"default\">TORONTO, CANADA (June 23, 2026) &#8212; BraveWords Records is pleased to announce the signing of COLIN PETERIK.\u00a0Colin is a \u201cPower Pop\u201d master of hooks and melodies and when you realize that his father is the legendary Jim Peterik, who<span id=\"isPasted\">\u00a0co-wrote the iconic Rocky III anthem &#8220;Eye of the Tiger\u201d,\u00a0<\/span>it makes complete sense. Colin is putting the finishing touches on a new album due out later this year, but in the meantime you can check out his latest single \u201cSwans\u201d on Bandcamp\u00a0<a id=\"isPasted\" href=\"https:\/\/bravewordsrecords.bandcamp.com\/track\/swans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/bravewordsrecords.bandcamp.com\/track\/swans<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Colin talks about signing with BraveWords Records,\u00a0<span id=\"isPasted\">\u201cGiles, Michael, Tim and BraveWords have believed in me since day one, so it was exciting and surreal when they asked me to be on the label. I look forward to doing big things with them, and I couldn\u2019t be more thrilled to join their stacked roster as a recording artist\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"default\">Colin shares the backstory for the songs \u201cSwans\u201d,\u00a0\u201cMy Dad (Jim Peterik) introduced me to Prefab Sprout about 5 years ago. He has showed me so much great music over the years, but this underrated British group must have slipped through the cracks!<\/p>\n<p class=\"default\">Quickly I devoured their entire discography. I was obsessed with the lead singer\/songwriter, Paddy McAloon and how he weaved words with melodies like I\u2019ve never heard before.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default\">\u201cSwans\u201d is a beautiful song from their 1997 album \u201cAndromeda Heights\u201d. The protagonist warns his lover that he\u2019s bad news, and there\u2019s still time for her to turn around. Paddy\u2019s silky-smooth vocals express longing; using swans and foxes as metaphors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default\">I found myself singing it while waiting in a never-ending line at Disney World with my kids, and began working on the track that very night. When we got home, I recorded and finished the track. It was a lot of fun to get into it- I could almost feel the psychic connection with Paddy, singing his lyrics on the mic.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default\">The original version\u2019s production is very minimal, with no percussion, just ethereal keyboards. I decided to take it in a lo-fi hip-hop\/jazz direction, which I think fits the mood well. We added some sax, flute, and horns as a finishing touch. I\u2019m very happy with the result, and I hope Paddy has a chance to hear it someday. I\u2019d love to meet him one day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p id=\"isPasted\" class=\"default\">&#8220;SWANS&#8221;<br \/>\nProduced and Performed by Colin Peterik<br \/>\nLyrics by Paddy McAloon<br \/>\nVideo created by Mark Misch<\/p>\n<p class=\"default\"><strong>About COLIN PETERIK:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"isPasted\">Colin Peterik is a singer\/songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist from Chicago, IL. His songs, including 2022\u2019s \u201cMy Secrets\u201d have racked up millions of plays and garnered him a loyal fanbase. His upcoming fourth solo album \u201cThat\u2019s Cool (Or I\u2019m Sorry)\u201d expands on his already eclectic catalogue while focussing his sound and craft.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"default\"><strong>Links:<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/colinpeterik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/colinpeterik.com\/<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/colinpeterikmusic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/colinpeterikmusic<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/colin_peterik_music\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/colin_peterik_music<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/@colinpeterik89\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/youtube.com\/@colinpeterik89<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/colinpeterik\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/x.com\/colinpeterik<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>About BraveWords Records:<\/h3>\n<p class=\"default\">BraveWords Records has released albums by Crimson Glory, Alcatrazz, Bangalore Choir, Paul Di&#8217;Anno&#8217;s Warhorse, The Chris Slade Timeline, Rhett Forrester and Rob Robbins, Prophets of Addiction, Jack Starr, ASKA and future releases from Lillian Axe, Phil Soussan and a new Alcatrazz studio album.<\/p>\n<p>There is a serious void which desperately needs to be filled, hard-working and creative bands that have yet to find a partnership and a mutual vision with a professional team. The music-fuelled minds behind BraveWords Records, Brian Adams, Giles Lavery, Tim Henderson and Michael Brandvold, have built the ultimate home for an artist that will take you where you want to be. Collectively, with nearly 100 years of music industry experience under our belts, the BraveWords Records team will take care of all the crucial aspects of your project from global distribution (digital and physical), publicity and media coverage (web, radio, visual), social media blanketing and streaming opportunities (such as Streaming For Vengeance). Where most labels have forgotten the concept of actually marketing a release sensibly, BraveWords Records will construct a viable and comprehensive marketing plan, including visibility at\u00a0<span dir=\"ltr\">BraveWords.com<\/span>, which attracts a million visitors monthly. BraveWords Records has all senses on high alert as the music industry continues its never-ending transitioning, so the artist will always be aware of new opportunities to build their brand and strive for world domination. BraveWords will also have a focus on licensing film and TV content, both contemporary and retrospective across many genres. As artists and labels transition to the many new mediums available today for their work, BraveWords intends to stay ahead of the curve in providing and actively seeking opportunities for our roster of clients.<\/p>\n<p>With the rapid spread of the world wide web,\u00a0<span dir=\"ltr\">BraveWords.com<\/span>\u00a0was born in 2000 and quickly became the CNN of heavy metal. With its team of global writers and photographers, the site flourished with 24\/7 updated news, features, reviews, audio and video steams.<\/p>\n<p>For nearly 30 years, BraveWords wears their metal heart loudly on their sleeve, as they celebrate the greatest genre of music with the most dedicated and passionate fans on the planet!<\/p>\n<p>Head to <a href=\"https:\/\/bravewordsrecords.com\/\">BraveWordsRecords.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bravewordsrecords.com\">http:\/\/bravewordsrecords.com<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestoreformusic.com\/shop.php#!\/Bravewords-Records\/c\/170260296\">https:\/\/www.thestoreformusic.com\/shop.php#!\/Bravewords-Records\/c\/170260296<\/a><br \/>\n<u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BravewordsRecords\">http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BravewordsRecords<\/a><\/u><br \/>\n<u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/BravewordsRecords\">http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/BravewordsRecords<\/a><\/u><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/BravewordsRec\">http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/BravewordsRec<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/@BravewordsRecords\">https:\/\/youtube.com\/@BravewordsRecords<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@bravewordsrecs\">https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@bravewordsrecs<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@bravewordsrecords\">https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@bravewordsrecords<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bravewords.com\">http:\/\/bravewords.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">For all inquiries, contact:<br \/>\nMICHAEL BRANDVOLD MARKETING &amp; MANAGEMENT<br \/>\nMichael Brandvold | me@mikebrandvold.com | 415-200-8483<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Michael Brandvold is a freelance music industry consultant based in Northern California. Having launched Michael Brandvold Marketing to leverage his years of experience to provide direction to large and small clients in the areas of online &amp; social marketing as well as e-commerce and customer acquisition and retention.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Gene Simmons of KISS first tapped Michael\u2019s skills as a pioneering online marketing strategist to launch and manage all aspects of Kissonline.com\u2019s multi-million dollar enterprise, including their ground-breaking VIP ticket program.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Michael has also managed the online efforts for Jordan Rudess, Greg Kihn, KISS, ACCEPT, SOiL, Tantric, Killer Dwarfs, Dream Theater, Little Caesar, Narada Michael Walden, Motley Cr\u00fce, Rod Stewart, Madonna, Ozzy Osbourne, Madonna and Britney Spears to name only a few.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">If you are interested in speaking with Michael about what he can do to assist with your marketing needs contact him online at\u00a0me@mikebrandvold.com | 415-200-8483<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TORONTO, CANADA (June 23, 2026) &#8212; BraveWords Records is pleased to announce the signing of COLIN PETERIK.\u00a0Colin is a \u201cPower Pop\u201d master of hooks and melodies and when you realize that his father is the legendary Jim Peterik, who\u00a0co-wrote the iconic Rocky III anthem &#8220;Eye of the Tiger\u201d,\u00a0it makes complete sense. 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