On April 8, 2013, the band announced they were recording their next album.[2] On May 21, the band posted they were in the mixing process.[3]
Release
On May 24, 2013, the band announced they had signed to independent label No Sleep Records.[4] In June and July, the group went on Warped Tour.[5] On August 6, The Light Under Closed Doors was announced for release in October, revealing its track listing and artwork. In addition, "Should" was made available for streaming via MTV.[6] On August 23, "Becoming Self-Aware" was made available for streaming.[7] On September 27, a music video was released for "High/Low".[8] On October 1, "Big Hearts" was made available for streaming via Alternative Press.[9] In October and November, the group embarked on US tour that visited house parties, pizza parlors and skate rinks, among other venues.[10]The Light Under Closed Doors was released on October 29.[6] On December 4, a music video for "Got Social" was premiered on MTVu.[11] In March, the group supported I Am the Avalanche on their headlining US tour.[12] Following this, the group embarked on a UK tour in April and May.[13]
The album received positive reviews from critics. It charted at number 10 on the Vinyl Albums chart[20] and number 15 on the Heatseekers Albums chart.[21]
^Bird, Michele (May 21, 2013). "The Swellers begin mixing new album". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Archived from the original on September 6, 2015. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
^Whitt, Cassie (May 24, 2013). "The Swellers sign to No Sleep Records". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Archived from the original on December 18, 2017. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
^Crane, Matt (January 31, 2014). "The Swellers announce UK tour". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Archived from the original on March 11, 2014. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
