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Video: The Swellers perform “Fire Away” on JBTV Chicago

One of the staples of the Chicago rock scene the past 25 years has been Jerry Bryant’s JBTV and this past week they featured one of my favorite bands, The Swellers (from Flint, MI) on the show. @kirkland_sarah tweeted it out and I’m posted in. That’s how this party’s starting. More from The Swellers The [...]

“We’re Just Weirdo Kids Who Play Rock Songs.”

“We’re Just Weirdo Kids Who Play Rock Songs.”

Nick Diener, guitarist and singer for pop-punk sensations the Swellers, talks to AssaultBLOG about the road, the songwriting process, and navigating the tricky path to ultimate domination.

The Swellers

The Swellers

After undergoing numerous lineup changes and the usual amount of toil and trouble, these guys seem to be on the cusp of breaking out and getting the recognition they deserve.

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