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Swim Deep is an indie pop band from Birmingham, England consisting of Austin Williams (vocals), Cavan McCarthy (bass), James Balmont (keys), Robbie Wood (guitar). Swim Deep formed in 2011 by Austin Williams, Tom 'Higgy' Higgins and Wolfgang J Harte. Harte left the band in late 2012 and was replaced by Cavan McCarthy. James Balmont joined the band as a full member in 2014 after a year of playing as an extra live member. In 2018, it was confirmed Zachary Robinson (drums) and Tom Higgins (guitar) had left the band ahead of recording their third album. On July 3rd 2018, they posted a picture of Robbie Wood on their Instagram with the caption, "Robbie - he's one of us", confirming the addition of a new member. They have often been identified as part of the emerging Digbeth-based B-Town scene. Past members: James "Wolfgang" Harte - bass guitar, backing vocals (2010-2012) Johnny Aries - live keys and live percussion (2013) Tom "Higgy Pop" Higgins - guitar, backing vocals (2010–2018) Zachary "Zach" Robinson - drums, percussion, backing vocals (2011–2018)