Jem & Scout

Available 5/01/26 — There By Spring (Single)

SwankyTone Music is proud to unveil "There By Spring," the first in a series of unearthed '90s singles from Northern California indie-rock trio Jem & Scout. Captured completely live in a Sacramento warehouse space in 1997 and previously circulated only on hand-dubbed cassettes, this is one track from an album full of songs consisting of a literal time capsule of the golden era of DIY scene-building.

Now available digitally for the very first time, "There By Spring" delivers the urgent, jangly power-pop, relentless rhythm section, and signature quiet/loud dynamic that defined the band. This single kicks off a massive archival and restoration project, paving the way for a future full-length release of classic, previously unreleased material.

Whether you were there for the sticky-floored dive bar shows in Sacramento, Davis, and the Bay Area, or are just discovering Jem & Scout’s infectious hooks today, "There By Spring" proves that genuine chemistry and perfectly crafted three-minute pop songs simply never grow old.