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 began his career composing for MTV's internal Hype Music label (which later merged into Sony/ATV's Extreme Music production library), eventually transitioning to a producer role. He provided instrumental music for various Viacom television shows and commercials for brands like Nordstrom, McDonald's, and contributed incidental music to the soundtrack of "Bob's Burgers."