Swain signed on as a composer for MTV's internal Hype Music label (later absorbed into Sony/ATV's Extreme Music production music library) and slowly transitioned into a producer role, landing instrumental placements with various Viacom television programming as well as commercials for Nordstrom, McDonald's, and incidental music for Bob's Burgers and its soundtrack, The Bob's Burgers Music Album.
Swain started as a composer for MTV's internal Hype Music label (later absorbed into Sony/ATV's Extreme Music production music library), gradually transitioning into a producer role. He provided instrumental music for various Viacom television programs and commercials for brands like Nordstrom, McDonald's, and contributed incidental music to the soundtrack of "Bob's Burgers."