 The same month saw their track "Chasm" winning the Hot Press and Bulmers Berry 'Whos Hiding in The Undergrowth' national songwriting, creative writing and artist competition.Swords released their debut EP Black Balloon in February 2012.The 4 track EP was produced by Karl Odlum, (brother of Grammy winning producer Dave Odlum) and included the a re-recording of the track Chasm and 3 new tracks including the title track Black Balloon.