Jeff Crandall and J. Briozo have been named as finalists in the AAA/Alternative and Acoustic Open categories for the 22nd Annual International Acoustic Music Awards for the single “Interstellar” fromContinue readingJeff Crandall and J. Briozo announced as finalists in two categories at 22nd Annual IAMA’s
Swallows finalists in two categories at 19th Annual IAMAs
Swallows have been named as finalists in the Best Group/Duo and Acoustic Open Genre categories for the 2022 (19th Annual) International Acoustic Music Awards. The songs “Rattle Them Bones” (AcousticContinue readingSwallows finalists in two categories at 19th Annual IAMAs
Swallows’ Jeff Crandall interview on art and culture with Poplitiko
Jeff Crandall, Creative Talent Interviewed Again! Monday, November 14, 2022 Interview by Alex Ness for Poplitiko Jeff Crandall is a writer, musician, thinker who is part of numerous bands, amongContinue readingSwallows’ Jeff Crandall interview on art and culture with Poplitiko
Review of Swallows’ “Seven Stars” by Tracks Magazine (Switzerland)
BUY THE ALBUM Swallows In the Shadow of the Seven Stars Tracks Magazine by Roebi Originally published on October 21, 2022 Translated from Swiss German: With their current work InContinue readingReview of Swallows’ “Seven Stars” by Tracks Magazine (Switzerland)
Swallows New Single “Broken Bones” Available on Bandcamp.com
NOW AVAILABLE Broken Bones (Emperor Penguin Records, 2022) A limited-time, free download of Swallows’ new single “Broken Bones” is now available on Bandcamp.com Broken Bones by Swallows
MitziBPromotions.com Review of Swallows’ “Broken Bones” single and video
Music Video Review of The Song: Broken Bones, by Swallows June 3, 2022 By Mitzi Beliveau I was on Facebook checking out the music scene in my area. Suddenly, aContinue readingMitziBPromotions.com Review of Swallows’ “Broken Bones” single and video
Swallows appear on the Backroads PBS program
Swallows headed up north to Bemidji, Minnesota, on November 9, 2021 to film an episode of Backroads, a PBS program produced by Lakeland PBS. The episode aired on May 12,Continue readingSwallows appear on the Backroads PBS program
Swallows Release New Video for the song “No Drinkin’ Blues”
Swallows dropped a new video on 5/8/22 for an atmospheric new song they’ve been working on in-between albums. The song is called “No Drinkin’ Blues.” Watch the video here! OfficialContinue readingSwallows Release New Video for the song “No Drinkin’ Blues”
Swallows Win International Acoustic Music Award
The IAMA has awarded Swallows an International Acoustic Music Award in the open music category for the 18th annual awards competition. The band was rewarded for the title song fromContinue readingSwallows Win International Acoustic Music Award
Poplitiko Interview with Swallows’ Mike Nordby
Interview Week Concludes: Michael Nordby, Percussionist/Songwriter Originally published in Poplitiko Monday, January 12, 2022 Interview by Alex Ness I have previously interviewed Jeff Crandall, Tyson Allison, Aaron Kerr Of JBriozo,Continue readingPoplitiko Interview with Swallows’ Mike Nordby
Poplitiko Interview with Jeff Crandall of Swallows, J. Briozo
Interview Week: Jeff Crandall Voice/Thinker from The Swallows, J. Briozo & Dissonant Creatures Originally published in Poplitiko Tuesday, October 12, 2021 Interview by Alex Ness I met Jeff Crandall asContinue readingPoplitiko Interview with Jeff Crandall of Swallows, J. Briozo
The Music Connection Reviews Swallows’ Seven Stars
BUY THE ALBUM Swallows In the Shadow of the Seven Stars Music Connection New Music Critique Originally published on July 26, 2021 The Swallows’ extremely well-produced concept album about aContinue readingThe Music Connection Reviews Swallows’ Seven Stars
Girl at the Rock Shows Review of Swallows’ Seven Stars
BUY THE ALBUM Swallows In the Shadow of the Seven Stars The Girl at the Rock Shows Originally published on June 25, 2021 This album from Swallows is seriously amazing.Continue readingGirl at the Rock Shows Review of Swallows’ Seven Stars
Swallows Played on Coast to Coast AM Radio
Music from Swallows’ In the Shadow of the Seven Stars was featured on the June 11, 2021 Coast to Coast AM radio show “Conan Doyle & Jack the Ripper” hostedContinue readingSwallows Played on Coast to Coast AM Radio
Poplitiko Review of Swallows’ Seven Stars
BUY THE ALBUM Swallows In the Shadow of the Seven Stars Poplitiko By Alex Ness Originally published on May 29, 2021 The work being considered comes from a collective ofContinue readingPoplitiko Review of Swallows’ Seven Stars
Swallows’ Seven Stars Officially Released Today!
STREAM IT OR BUY IT NOW Swallows’ new album In the Shadow of the Seven Stars is now available on all major streaming platforms and for download and in aContinue readingSwallows’ Seven Stars Officially Released Today!
The Spill Magazine – “Watertight” Video Premiere
Photo by Cori Miller SWALLOWS – “WATERTIGHT” A SPILL EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE March 12, 2021 Swallows’ line-up on Seven Stars includes Aaron Kerr (bass, cello, piano), Brett Hansen (electric guitar,Continue readingThe Spill Magazine – “Watertight” Video Premiere
Swallows Interviewed for Mostly Minnesota on WMCN
By Ann Treacy Originally posted on Mostly Minnesota March 12, 2021 I fell in love with Swallows with the first video from this album for “Ultraviolet.” You will too. TheContinue readingSwallows Interviewed for Mostly Minnesota on WMCN
The Spill Magazine – “In the Shadow of the Seven Stars” Video Premiere
Photo by Cori Miller SWALLOWS – “IN THE SHADOW OF THE SEVEN STARS” A SPILL EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE March 5, 2021 Swallows’ line-up on Seven Stars includes Aaron Kerr (bass,Continue readingThe Spill Magazine – “In the Shadow of the Seven Stars” Video Premiere
Americana UK premieres Swallows’ new video for “The Boneyard”
Originally published on Americana UK on 3/2/21 Article by Andrew Frolish Here is the video premiere of the atmospheric new single from Minneapolis, Minnesota-based band Swallows. It’s taken from ‘InContinue readingAmericana UK premieres Swallows’ new video for “The Boneyard”
VENTS Magazine Interview with Swallows
Originally published in VENTS Magazine February 19, 2021 Hi guys, welcome to VENTS! How have you been? Hi, VENTS! Thanks for asking. Like everyone else, we’ve been dealing with theContinue readingVENTS Magazine Interview with Swallows
Swallows “Wrecking Ball” Single Now Available
The “Wrecking Ball” single from Swallows’ new album In the Shadow of the Seven Stars is now available as a pre-release download purchase for $1.00 through Emperor Penguin Records forContinue readingSwallows “Wrecking Ball” Single Now Available
Seven Stars Radio Campaign Kicks Off on Feb 2
The radio campaign for In the Shadow of the Seven Stars begins in earnest on February 2, 2021. The mailings have all gone out and the band is dropping itsContinue readingSeven Stars Radio Campaign Kicks Off on Feb 2
Leah Horne’s Reflections on Swallows’ “Seven Stars”
Musician and writer Leah Horne Musician, writer and friend of the band Leah Horne, who has collaborated with Swallows’ lead guitarist Brett Hansen in more than one of his formerContinue readingLeah Horne’s Reflections on Swallows’ “Seven Stars”
Divide and Conquer Review of The Side Effects EP
Review by Jay Freeman Divide and Conquer Magazine 3.8 out of 5 Stars The Side Effects is a three-piece, post-punk hard rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota that formed in 2018.Continue readingDivide and Conquer Review of The Side Effects EP
EPR Release by the David Foster Wallace Project Nominated for 2020 Independent Music Award
On 4/9/20 we received news that The David Foster Wallace Project by Tyson Allison and Aaron Kerr is up for “Concept Album” at this year’s Independent Music Awards! We areContinue readingEPR Release by the David Foster Wallace Project Nominated for 2020 Independent Music Award
Popmagazine Heaven’s Review of “Deep in the Waves”
Review by Pieter Wijnstekers Popmagazine Heaven 3.5/4 Stars “Behind the name J.Briozo is an offshoot of the American roots roots band Swallows. The band is the brainchild of Swallows frontmanContinue readingPopmagazine Heaven’s Review of “Deep in the Waves”
FolkWorld Review of “Deep in the Waves”
By David Hintz FolkWorld “This is a good solid album full of folk-rock and singer-songwriter material. There are delicate songs of introspection and street-tough folk rockers that showcase this fineContinue readingFolkWorld Review of “Deep in the Waves”
Signatures in Time review of “Deep in the Waves”
By Raymond Burris Signatures in Time It’s impossible to pin down J. Briozo on his first full-length solo album, Deep in the Waves. The visionary singer/songwriter responsible for this recordingContinue readingSignatures in Time review of “Deep in the Waves”
Unchained Music review of “Deep in the Waves”
By Frank McClure Unchained Music Hailing from Minneapolis, Minnesota, J. Briozo is the singer/songwriter introductory album from Jeff Crandall; vocalist/songwriter for Swallows. At the time of this recording, Swallows wasContinue readingUnchained Music review of “Deep in the Waves”
Growing Old with Rock and Roll review of “Deep in the Waves”
By Jason Hillenburg Growing Old with Rock ‘n’ Roll Minneapolis-based singer, musician, and songwriter Jeff Crandall has earned considerable respect and a bevy of admirers in his role as frontContinue readingGrowing Old with Rock and Roll review of “Deep in the Waves”
Burned Out Borders review of “Deep in the Waves”
By William Elgin Burned Out Borders The thirteen song release Deep in the Waves from J. Briozo is the first solo release from Jeff Crandall, songwriter and vocalist for theContinue readingBurned Out Borders review of “Deep in the Waves”
The Modern Beat review of “Deep in the Waves”
By Daniel Boyer The Modern Beat “Jeff Crandall’s work over two studio releases and numerous live appearances with Minneapolis’ Swallows has positioned him as one of the indie scene’s bestContinue readingThe Modern Beat review of “Deep in the Waves”
Groping Toward Grace review of “Deep in the Waves”
By Pamela Bellmore Groping Toward Grace “J.Briozo’s debut release, Deep in the Waves, is the first solo album from Swallows’ vocalist Jeff Crandall and glitters with an accessible and deceptivelyContinue readingGroping Toward Grace review of “Deep in the Waves”
Le Cri Du Coyote Review of “Deep in the Waves”
Le Cri Du Coyote: Americana Music Review (France) Review by Jean-Pierre Humbert Le Cri Du Coyote Originally published July 2018 “Deep In The Waves is the work of J. BRIOZO,Continue readingLe Cri Du Coyote Review of “Deep in the Waves”
Zero Magazine review of “Deep in the Waves”
Review by Robert Ryttman Zero Magazine “Multi-instrumentalist and singer Jeff Crandall created the fictional songwriter J. Briozo in a studio while working in another studio to record his third albumContinue readingZero Magazine review of “Deep in the Waves”
Swallows – Witching & Divining Radio Campaign
Over 150 stations in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Australia have played songs from Witching & Divining. The album has charted in the CMJ Top 30 on several stationsContinue readingSwallows – Witching & Divining Radio Campaign
Blaskans vänner (Sweden) review of “Deep in the Waves”
Review by Micheles Kindh Blaskans vänner (Sweden) “Music that makes me both float and dream at one and the same time. Songs that are like dreams caught by an IndianContinue readingBlaskans vänner (Sweden) review of “Deep in the Waves”
Alt Country NL review of “Deep in the Waves”
Review by John Gjaltema Alt Country NL “The singer-songwriter J. Briozo does not really exist. It is a figure that came to life in the head of Jeff Crandall, theContinue readingAlt Country NL review of “Deep in the Waves”
Keys and Chords review of “Deep in the Waves”
Review by Marino Serdons Keys and Chords “Jeff Crandall, alias J. Briozo, cuts in your soul and mind with deep poetic lyrics and great minimalistic compositions. Sit in your chair,Continue readingKeys and Chords review of “Deep in the Waves”
Ung Tro (Young Faith) review of “Deep in the Waves”
Review by Roger Bengtsson Ung Tro A band behind the fictional person “I’m a little uncertain about how this is justifiably categorized. Certainly, it falls within pop/rock, but it fallsContinue readingUng Tro (Young Faith) review of “Deep in the Waves”
Music Street Journal’s Review of “Deep in the Waves”
Review by Gary Hill Music Street Journal It’s not easy to pin a label on this set. It could almost land under progressive rock, though. In fact some of theContinue readingMusic Street Journal’s Review of “Deep in the Waves”
J. Briozo “Live at the Phoenix Theater” EP now available
Live at the Phoenix Theater by J. Briozo A new six song live EP, recorded at J. Briozo’s Deep in the Waves album release show on November 10, 2017 atContinue readingJ. Briozo “Live at the Phoenix Theater” EP now available