Prepare to disarm yourself, as you settle in and sharpen your knowledge on the talented producer, Two Swords. Formerly known as Hyroglifics, Two Swords has been cutting through the underground with precision and passion with the new alias. Already gaining praise from his release under the new project, Two Swords is dual-wielding into new perspectives and territories with his sound. While he continues to carve out space with Two Swords, the project strays into new multitudes of directions for anyone discovering him lately that they can enjoy.
Now join us as we get to know and educate ourselves more on the Two Swords project, how the past year has been, and what is to come from him in the future!
In Conversation with Two Swords
seradopa: For the community that is not familiar with your name change from Hyroglifics to Two Swords, what is the significance of the name change? Is there a deeper meaning behind what “Two Swords” represents?
Two Swords: Towards the end of 2023, I felt I needed a real change. Moving to the US put me in a completely new environment and gave me the space to rethink how I wanted to present myself and my music to the world. I wanted to step away from specific ties and build my own platform, one that gave me the freedom to create whatever I wanted and release it through my own imprint, ‘Never, Forever Music’.
The process of making I’ll Wait, I Guess (June 2023, Critical Music) became the catalyst for that shift. It was the first time I really allowed myself to explore a multi-genre project that showcased my sound. The name Two Swords came out of that same energy, a way to unify my own artistry with the production work I do for other artists, bringing it all together under one cohesive identity.
seradopa: You’ve been under the new pseudonym for a little over a year now – what have been some things that you’ve learned about yourself through the process of switching over to Two Swords?
Two Swords: The industry has shifted so much since I first started releasing music back in 2013/14. These days, there’s far less reliance on labels or cliques; anyone can carve out their own lane and build an audience by using the platforms available. Along the way, I’ve really learned the value of treating yourself as a brand and finding ways to market that feel genuine and true to who you are. At the end of the day, there really aren’t any rules.
For me, the most exciting part has been experimenting, trying new ideas, blending different influences, and seeing how it all comes together.
seradopa: And what have been some challenges you’ve gone through with switching names?
Two Swords: It’s taken a little bit of time for people to get on board with the new sound/direction, but the positive response to everything has been very encouraging. In a world where everyone is deficit in attention it definitely made things a bit challenging, but I’m happy with how things have landed so far.
seradopa: With a few releases now under Two Swords, how has the reception been so far?
Two Swords: The reception so far has been overwhelmingly positive. My first release, Baja Blast / Pushback (April 2024), picked up some great support, and then Quasi Meditation (May 2024) really took off. It was cool to see it supported by nearly everyone in the scene and becoming a festival staple throughout the year. Even now, more than a year later new listeners are still discovering it, which is pretty sick to see!
In 2025, I followed these initial releases with Blunted / Glacial Gaze (January 2025) and Zero Eye Contact w/ Kursa / Trenches (June 2025). For me, these releases have felt like a real foundation of the project, solidifying the sound and giving it a clear direction moving forward. All of the artwork has been created by Kushlet, which has really helped shape the visual identity of the project and given it a strong, cohesive aesthetic.
seradopa: What is to be expected for the future of the project, yourself, and the music that is to come?
Two Swords: I’ve really been enjoying the format of two-track singles; it feels like the easiest way for people to digest music, especially during this transition into Two Swords. Right now, I’m finishing up a four-track EP for my imprint, Never, Forever Music. I also just released a remix for Sorza on Vision (Noisia’s label) and have a track on the upcoming 1985 Music various artists compilation later this year, which I’m really excited about.
As much as I’d love to dive into writing another full album and really take my time with it, it feels a little self-indulgent in the current landscape. For now, I think keeping up momentum and continuing to put music out consistently is the wiser move. So expect more music in two-track single format.
seradopa: Is there anything you want the community to know about what Two Swords is all about?
Two Swords: I do this all for the love and for the culture of underground music. I’m not in it for big checks, and I hope people can feel that authenticity in the tracks, that everything comes from a place of pure passion and devotion.
Long term, I’d love to grow the project to a point where I can host my own stage takeovers at festivals and shine a light on the artists I believe truly deserve the recognition and support. Massive love to everyone who’s been part of the journey so far, and to everyone buying music on Bandcamp, it truly means the world.
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