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The Swellers (Hartford, CT TONIGHT!)
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Flint, Michigan
United States

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Member Since9/6/2004
Band Members

Nick Diener - Vocals/Guitar
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Jonathan Diener - Drums
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Ryan Collins - Guitar

Anto Boros - Bass

UPS AND DOWNSIZING
featuring 'Fire Away'
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MANAGEMENT:
Middle Management
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BOOKING:
The Agency Group
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 20 2009 6:00P
Webster Theater w/ Less Than Jake Hartford, CT
Nov 21 2009 8:00P
Le Medley w/ Less Than Jake Montreal, QC
Nov 22 2009 6:00P
Phoenix Concert Theatre w/ Less Than Jake Toronto, ON
Nov 23 2009 6:00P
St. Andrews Hall w/ Less Than Jake Detroit, MI
Nov 24 2009 5:00P
Metro w/ Less Than Jake (EARLY DOORS) Chicago, IL
Nov 25 2009 6:00P
Station 4 w/ Less Than Jake Minneapolis, MN
Nov 27 2009 6:00P
Gothic Theatre w/ Less Than Jake Denver, CO
Nov 28 2009 6:00P
Murray Theater w/ Less Than Jake Salt Lake City, UT
Nov 30 2009 6:00P
The Showbox w/ Less Than Jake Seattle, WA
Dec 1 2009 6:00P
Wonder Ballroom w/ Less Than Jake Portland, OR
Dec 2 2009 6:00P
Senator Theater w/ Less Than Jake Chico, CA
Dec 3 2009 6:00P
Grand Ballroom w/ Less Than Jake San Francisco, CA
Dec 4 2009 6:00P
House of Blues w/ Less Than Jake West Hollywood, CA
Dec 5 2009 6:00P
The Glass House w/ Less Than Jake Pomona, CA
Dec 6 2009 6:00P
House of Blues w/ Less Than Jake San Diego, CA
Dec 7 2009 6:00P
Marquee Theatre w/ Less Than Jake Tempe, AZ
Dec 9 2009 6:00P
Granada Theatre w/ Less Than Jake Dallas, TX
Dec 10 2009 6:00P
House of Blues w/ Less Than Jake New Orleans, LA
Dec 11 2009 6:00P
House of Blues w/ Less Than Jake Orlando, FL
Dec 12 2009 6:00P
Revolution w/ Less Than Jake Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Dec 13 2009 6:00P
The Ritz Ybor w/ Less Than Jake Tampa, FL
Jan 25 2010 8:00P
The Intersection w/ Motion City Soundtrack Grand Rapids, MI
Jan 26 2010 8:00P
Bogarts w/ Motion City Soundtrack Cincinnatti, OH
Jan 27 2010 8:00P
House of Blues w/ Motion City Soundtrack Cleveland, OH
Jan 31 2010 8:00P
Mr. Small’s Theater w/ Motion City Soundtrack Pittsburgh, PA
Feb 1 2010 8:00P
Recher Theater w/ Motion City Soundtrack Towson, MD
Feb 4 2010 8:00P
Webster Theater w/ Motion City Soundtrack Hartford, CT
Feb 5 2010 8:00P
Crocodile Rock Cafe w/ Motion City Soundtrack Allentown, PA
Feb 6 2010 8:00P
Tremont Music Hall w/ Motion City Soundtrack Charlotte, NC
Feb 8 2010 8:00P
The Masquerade w/ Motion City Soundtrack Atlanta, GA
Feb 10 2010 8:00P
The Door w/ Motion City Soundtrack Dallas, TX
Feb 11 2010 8:00P
Emo’s w/ Motion City Soundtrack Austin, TX

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   About The Swellers (Hartford, CT TONIGHT!)



From the perpetually down-on-its-luck, blue collar, rustbelt factory town of Flint, Michigan, comes new Fueled By Ramen signees The Swellers, a punk band that knows a thing or two about making hard, no-nonsense, but infinitely catchy music.

Following in the footsteps of other hard- Flintites who've made their name on the world stage—film provocateur Michael Moore, ’70s hard rock pioneers Grand Funk Railroad, ’80s grindcore/death-metal pioneers Repulsion, and the late rapper M.C. Breed—The Swellers have forged a hard-edged, yet accessible style of punk over the better part of a decade, the last three of which have been spent touring non-stop with the likes of Less Than Jake, Set Your Goals, Four Year Strong, A Wilhelm Scream and Streetlight Manifesto, among numerous others.

Now, with their Fueled By Ramen debut Ups and Downsizing the Flint-area four-piece manages to expound on the rollercoaster of life they’ve experienced on the road and in that perpetual hard-luck area just north of Detroit while expanding the poppy punk sound they've been honing since their mid-teens.

In true punk tradition, Ups and Downsizing is the outraged cry of a band that has seen its world on the precipice. It’s also the sound of a band that sees hope in the most hopeless of situations.

"Our last album My Everest was pretty pessimistic. It kind of had a negative view, it was a bummer but the music was uplifting," explains singer-guitarist Nick Diener, referring to their critically acclaimed first album, released in 2007. “This new one I'd say is expanded musically and lyrically. It’s got a certain ‘looking-up’ kind of feel to it. Here’s where it is now, it’ll just get better, but you’ve got to work for it.”

The title song was inspired by what’s been going on in Michigan long before the recession hit the rest of the country—dwindling jobs, people moving out of the state, a bleak future—and how it hit Diener and his drummer brother, Jonathan, at home after their father was laid off from an automotive-related job.

“My dad was working at two steel plants, working half a week in Detroit, then driving two hours to go to Grand Rapids and work there. He was working more than he should have, but he was still doing it,” says Jonathan.

Until the pink slip came. “We thought, ‘That’s us for once, not some random person at GM.’” Nick describes it as a kind of diaspora in the band’s home state. Many friends and family members have been pushed out of state for a multitude of reasons. Though the Diener brothers decided to stay in Michigan, their parents moved to North Carolina after dad landed a new job there. “It’s about ups and downs, taking off and moving somewhere else because you lost your job. Our parents, everyone’s parents, friends, and family in our state have had it rough. It’s hard to deal with but that's life,” Nick says. “It’s cool. Toward the end of the song you get the vibe that if you look at our parents’ example, they are much happier where they are now."

First single 'Fire Away,' with its catchy chorus of “abandon ship/fend for yourself/you’ve got that sinking feeling/and nothing else,” is about commitment and the loss and sense of betrayal that comes when someone close jumps overboard.

Even more powerful is 'Feet First,' a song about suicide inspired by the documentary The Bridge, which chronicles several suicide attempts from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. The song’s title comes from the story of one jumper changed his mind on the way down and hit the water feet first, the safest way to hit the water. That jumper is alive and is now an advocate for anti-suicide. “It’s one of the most powerful songs on the record,” says Nick.

The Dieners started The Swellers as a trio in 2002. The group molded its sound—a cross between classic punk and ’90s rock—at the Vehicle City’s local music incubator, the legendary Flint Local 432, an all-ages, volunteer-supported club that also produced the band Chiodos.

After cutting their teeth at “The Local” for a few years, the band hit the road to support their first release, a 2005 EP entitled Beginning of The End Again on Ann Arbor label, Search and Rescue Records. The trek has not let up for more than a few weeks at a time, and yet the band still found time to write, record, and release My Everest.

“I think that was probably the best choice we ever made,” Jonathan says, noting that touring full-time not only made them better performers and writers, but afforded them eye-opening experiences they wouldn’t have had otherwise.

“We saw a pickup truck flip over and stopped to help the guy out, waited for EMS to come. We don’t know if he ever lived,” the drummer says. “We’ve played everywhere in the United States, and on top of that we’re meeting other bands in every city, making new friends every day, and living a bare minimum lifestyle. If the venue has peanut butter and jelly it’s the best day of your life.

“We signed to Fueled By Ramen because of our relentless touring schedule and hard work, sure, but we’re still sleeping on floors at buddies’ houses. My philosophy is: Do what makes sense. We tour because we’re not good at anything else. We love our songs and we want to play them all night and see our friends, so we go on tour."

That’s how they caught the ear of Less Than Jake drummer Vinnie Fiorello (formerly of Fueled By Ramen, which he co-founded with John Janick), who released a limited edition 7-inch single of album track 'Welcome Back Riders' along with the Bret Hart-inspired b-side, 'Montreal Screwjob,' in late July on his new label, Paper + Plastick, in partnership with Fueled By Ramen. Paper + Plastick will also be releasing the vinyl for Ups and Downsizing.

With both of the original minds that birthed Fueled By Ramen in their stable, and resounding support from labelmates Paramore, it was just a matter of time before the team that gave us Fall Out Boy, Panic! At The Disco and Gym Class Heroes would catch up with The Swellers.



PunkNews.org (4.5/5 stars):
"One of the best records of 2009, no doubt."
 
AbsolutePunk.net (88%):
"It's obvious the Swellers have topped their Everest and written an album that might just be the perfect balance of melodic & pop punk since [Green Day's] Dookie."
 
Alternative Press (4.5/5 stars):
"The only question you'll have, even after just one listen, is why on earth aren't this band already huge. It's just that good."
 
Alter The Press (4.5/5 stars):
"Ups And Downsizing is very much a worthy contender for pop-punk album of the year."
 
Punktastic (4.5/5 stars):
"Pick up this record - it's one of the best of the year."
 
Punk Mecca:
"This is what punk rock should sound like in 2009!"
 
Musiqtone:
"Their punk rock sound is well-crafted and well-executed... it might make the fathers of punk rock, The Ramones very proud indeed!"
 
Grudge City Activities:
"Ups and Downsizing contains a good dose of the metal-production-meets-melodic-punk sound that bands like Lagwagon and Strung Out championed in the '90s...but also wears a gloss of Weezer-meets-Jimmy Eat World pop polish."



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The Swellers (Hartford, CT TONIGHT!)'s Friends Comments
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Jamie!

Jamie Kratzer



Nov 20 2009 10:30 PM

congrats on winning the mtvU thing :)!!
Pulsar

Pulsar



Nov 20 2009 7:22 AM

Miss you guys. Come back to Vegas!
Kento

Kento Kamada



Nov 20 2009 7:21 AM

seeing you guys in DETROIT ROCK CITY. stoked
Mhm.Hailey©

Hailey D



Nov 20 2009 7:21 AM

Can't wait for the Granada show<3
Studio 7 In-House Booker!

Studio 7 In-House Booker!



Nov 18 2009 10:55 PM

Fuck it all! I have to work when you're in Seattle. Come down to Studio 7 and say hi after your set. =)

Best,
Ian
Studio 7
IRBSean

Sean McCauley



Nov 18 2009 10:47 PM

that's how I get my kicks
Yuki&Yumi

Yuki&Yumi



Nov 18 2009 5:54 PM

We like your music!!! Please come to Japan with paramore ;)
Jose

Jose Ricaurte



Nov 18 2009 5:54 PM

Im still on Swellers-mania. I recorded a cover of Do You Feel Better Yet? Check it out and leave a comment on my youtube page(can be good or bad lol I don't care).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRUW5MVi_d8
Miles.

Miles.



Nov 18 2009 3:33 AM

you guys are an amazing band, your music is awesome!

I'm gonna see you in February with Motion City Soundtrack, I'm so stoked!
xGlennx

xGlennx



Nov 17 2009 9:46 PM

you guys seriously need to come to the uk next year..

and bring motion city soundtrack with you!
Jamie!

Jamie Kratzer



Nov 17 2009 9:46 PM

i can go to the concert febraury 5th ! ah yay.
by the way,
you guys have to win this mtvu thing im annoying all of my friends to vote.
jordan

jordan



Nov 17 2009 7:04 PM

you guys are sick and hopefully me and some friends will see you in providence tonight. it'll be awesome.
emerald josephine

emerald josephine



Nov 17 2009 6:28 PM

So, i saw set your goals thursday and happened to chat with jordan and he tells me u guys are goin on tour with them and i freakkd right out. i got soo excited and started telling him all bout how anto signed my shoe back at sydney's last show ever in hamilton. and hes like yooooo soo gotta come so im hoping i actually get to see u guys, i saw u with paramore when u came to toronto and u guys rockeedd!
@stormierae

@stormierae



Nov 17 2009 6:28 PM

guys I want to see you again in Chicago but I'm already going to a show at the House of Blues! you were incredible last month.

I'm covering a song of yours, I'll send you the link once I do. well, come back to the Chi soon, we love ya!
Nick Brentwood

Nick Brentwood



Nov 17 2009 6:27 PM

Yo, dudes, I'm coming to the NYC show for sure. It's gonna be nuts. Nokia is huge. Is it only you guys, The Casualties, and LTJ playing that night? Its cool, the bassist of The casualties grew up in my town with, and has been in numerous bands with my brother. There will definitely be a major chill session going down that night. I'm sure we'll see each other around! Cant wait to rock out with you guys again. See ya on thursday!

-Nick
taybabyy

taybabyy



Nov 16 2009 10:18 PM

So in Denver when you guys were with Paramore, Nick had been talking, so most people were looking at him. But, I (front and center) had been looking at Anto, who looked at me, and waved :)
I practically died, because I thought he was so cute, haha.
You probably wont even read this, but I thought I'd let you know!
You guys were awesome, by the way. That was the first time I'd heard of you.
LN17C Clothing

Lucky Number seventeen Clothing



Nov 16 2009 10:12 PM

Rock on!
Ry (HomeTownShowNov14th!!)

Ry (HomeTownShowNov14th!!)



Nov 16 2009 10:12 PM

miss u guys
Jose

Jose Ricaurte



Nov 16 2009 10:12 PM

Hey this is Puchito. I'll be at your Ft. Lauderdale show. I actually have never heard Less Than Jake's music. Grew up knowing of them, just never heard their stuff. Should be fun!

You guys are really dedicated. Seeing bands always inspires me to keep trying w/ music. Almost have a full band atm, just need a singer and bassist. Been writing a lot. Actually I feel like playing right now just talking about it lol. Later.
Mrs. Cristy Cullen

Cristina REta



Nov 16 2009 12:07 AM

u guys rock!!!
first time i heard u..its was in Denver CO with Paramore!

amazing show
:D
Everyone Everywhere

Everyone Everywhere



Nov 15 2009 9:48 PM

what up dudes
love your stuff
give ours a listen, if you bored, or wanna play some frisbee, and maybe eat some pop tarts.

xxoo
E1E
Minacoleta [ Oh, TheStory! ]

Minacoleta [ Oh, TheStory! ]



Nov 15 2009 9:48 PM

Heeeey guys! :D Just wanted to say that I've been rocking the record for a while now and it is definitely really awesome. I really want to see you in concert, but recently you've only been coming to NYC with giant, expensive, famous bands! D: Please come with a smaller band soon? Or on your own headliner?

Much love. xx Tanya
♪♫Kasey Kristine♫♪

♪♫Kasey Kristine♫♪



Nov 15 2009 7:20 AM

Hey! you guys were amazing at the St. Louis Show with paramore!
I'm glad that I got to go to that one instead of the Nashville show, because then I wouldn't have been able to see you guys!! =]
Stussy

Kevin stussy



Nov 15 2009 7:20 AM

Ok I'm rounding up a posse and going to the Dec 7 show. NOTHING WILL STOP US!
Tim

Tim Salisbury



Nov 15 2009 7:20 AM

Goin to the show in Boston on the 18th. The same guy whos been harrassing you to play "Anything" at that show.

Im prepared to pay many thousands of dollars. lol.
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