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"Swerlk"
WonderSound
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Peter Wade Keusch
MNDR singles chronology
"Like It's Over"
(2016) 		"Swerlk"
(2017) 		"Unusual"
(2017)
Scissor Sisters singles chronology
"Let's Have a Kiki"
(2012) 		"Swerlk"
(2017)

"Swerlk" is a song by American

Orlando nightclub shooting. "Swerlk" was released in conjunction with GLAAD
and proceeds from the sales benefited the Contigo Fund, a non-profit organization for LGBTQ individuals. The website swerlk.com was developed to funnel donations directly to Contigo.

"Swerlk" marked the first single in five years by Scissor Sisters after they went on indefinite hiatus in 2012.

Writing and development

"Swerlk" was written by MNDR along with

Orlando nightclub shooting.[3] Its title is a combination of the words "twerk", "twirl", "werk", "swerve" and "swirl".[4]

"Swerlk" marked the first single in five years by Scissor Sisters after they went on indefinite hiatus in 2012.[5] Babydaddy explained that when MNDR approached the band about the song, they all agreed that "it was too important to refuse". After contacting Elton John AIDS Foundation for guidance, the band decided to work with the Contigo Fund, which offers financial support to organizations working within the communities affected by the Orlando shooting. The project was later joined by GLAAD as an additional partner, which was "excited to be able to add an uplifting and fun message to what is also such a serious time for our community".[6]

Release

"Swerlk" was announced as a

Amazon, and Google Play. All sales and streaming sales of the song are donated to the Contigo Fund. On June 9, 2017, WonderSound also launched the site Swerlk.com, where listeners can receive a free download of the song by donating any amount of money.[6] On the same day, a lyric video for the song premiered on Vevo. Commenting the release, Rich Ferraro from GLAAD stated, "Music has the power to uplift and unite people and the Scissor Sisters and MNDR have always done that for the LGBTQ community. 'Swerlk' is a perfect rallying cry to live your life authentically and proudly."[8]

On June 15, 2017, an instructional dance video for the song premiered on Out magazine's website.[9] It was directed by Kevin Tachman and Drew Levin, with a choreography by Brad Landers, who previously worked with Scissor Sisters on the music video for "Let's Have a Kiki" (2012).[10] It features three dancers performing a dance routine named "Swerlk" in a classic how-to format.[9]

Critical reception

Justin Moran from

NewNowNext described the song as "an EDM anthem for the ages, packing dance-worthy beats and catchy lyrics into an infectious 5-minute jam".[13] Will Stroude of Attitude called it a "thumping new anthem".[14]

Track listing
  1. "Swerlk"  – 5:14

Credits and personnel

Credits and personnel adapted from WonderSound listing.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "SWERLK | MNDR x Scissor Sisters". WonderSound Records. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
  2. ^ Taylor, Tray (June 9, 2017). "Scissor Sisters Get Back Together For New Single 'SWERLK'". iHeartRadio. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
  3. ^ Sodomsky, Sam (June 9, 2017). "Scissor Sisters and MNDR Join for New Benefit Song "SWERLK"". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
  4. ^ Cooper, Mariah (June 9, 2017). "Scissor Sisters and MDNR honor Pulse victims with 'Swerlk' lyric video". Los Angeles Blade. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
  5. ^ Baggs, Michael (October 25, 2010). "Scissor Sisters announce 'hiatus' at London show". Gigwise. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
  6. ^ a b Crowley, Patrick (June 9, 2017). "Scissor Sisters & MNDR Team Up for 'SWERLK' Lyric Video". Billboard. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
  7. ^ Nichols, James Michael (June 9, 2017). "Scissor Sisters And MNDR Release Tribute Song For Pulse Massacre Victims". HuffPost. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
  8. ^ Duffy, Nick (June 9, 2017). "Scissor Sisters are back together, check out their new single here". PinkNews. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
  9. ^ a b Moran, Justin (June 15, 2017). "Premiere: Learn to 'SWERLK' with MNDR & Scissor Sister's New Video". Out. Retrieved June 24, 2017.
  10. ^ Rawles, Timothy (June 9, 2017). "Scissor Sisters release their first dance single in five years". San Diego Gay and Lesbian News. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
  11. ^ Moran, Justin (June 9, 2017). "Scissor Sisters & MNDR Release 'SWERLK' to Honor Pulse Victims". Out. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
  12. ^ Henderson, Taylor (June 9, 2017). "4 Pride Songs Your Favorite Queer Artists Released Today". Pride. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
  13. NewNowNext
    . Retrieved June 11, 2017.
  14. ^ Stroude, Will (June 9, 2017). "Scissor Sisters unveil first new track in five years to mark Orlando Pulse massacre anniversary". Attitude. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
  15. ^ "Swerlk – Single by MNDR & Scissor Sisters". iTunes Store (United States). June 9, 2017. Retrieved June 11, 2017.

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