John Andrews & the Yawns is the project of New Jersey-born multi-instrumentalist and songwriter John Andrews, previously known as keyboardist for Woods and drummer for Quilt. The music sits somewhere between indie folk, psychedelic pop and lo-fi rock, marked by conversational lyrics and a fondness for analog textures. Five albums on Woodsist and Earth Libraries have earned coverage from Stereogum, Uncut and KEXP, among others. Andrews also incorporates hand-painted animation into his live shows.
The fifth album Streetsweeper was released on April 3, 2026 via Earth Libraries, inspired by Andrews' time in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn and his work for the New York City Parks Department.
Uncut magazine gave Streetsweeper an 8/10 in the March 2026 issue and described Andrews as a specialist in 'low-key indie folk'.
The singles 'Something To Be Said' and 'Goodbye Dirty Snow' were released online in early 2026 as a preview of Streetsweeper.
John Andrews & the Yawns announces an extensive European tour for November and December 2026, including a performance in Utrecht (dB's, December 9).
