Rob Swire

Rob Swire
Rob Swire
	Rob Swire in 2017
Background information
Birth name	Robert Swire-Thompson
Also known as	Anscenic
Born	5 November 1982 (aged 43); Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Genres	Electronica; drum and bass; electronic rock; alternative rock; alternative metal; dubstep; electro house; breakbeat;
Occupation(s)	Musician; singer; songwriter; record producer; DJ;
Instruments	Vocals; synthesizer; guitar; bass; keyboards; percussion; drums; piano;
Years active	1998-present
Labels	Warner Music; Hardline Rekording; Breakbeat Kaos; Earstorm;
Associated acts	Xygen; Pendulum; Knife Party; Deadmau5; Eric Prydz;

Robert Swire-Thompson (born 5 November 1982), also known as Anscenic, is an Australian DJ, musician, record producer, singer and songwriter. Since 1998, he has been a member of the drum and bass band Pendulum, alongside Gareth McGrillen. In 2011, Swire and McGrillen left the band and created an electro house duo called Knife Party.

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Pendulum at the Electric Ballroom in London, England, 2007
Swire with Knife Party in 2015
Swire performing at Center Stage in Atlanta, 2009
Swire at Ultra Korea in 2017