John Andrews & The Yawns

John Andrews began recording and performing under the name John Andrews & the Yawns in the early 2010s while also playing with the Brooklyn-based psychedelic folk band Woods.^[4] Andrews later became associated with singer-songwriter Max Clarke's project Cut Worms, contributing as both a touring and recording musician.^[5]

The group's early releases established a relaxed and homespun style that critics compared to 1970s folk rock and independent cassette-era recordings.^[6] Andrews also became known for incorporating visual art and hand-painted animation into the band's aesthetic.^[7]

In 2021, the band released Cookbook, which received favorable reviews from independent music publications.^[8][9]

In 2023, Andrews was interviewed by The Aquarian about Love For The Underdog, record stores, and independent music culture.^[10]

In 2026, the band released Streetsweeper through Earth Libraries.^[11] The album was inspired in part by Andrews' work for the New York City Parks Department while living in Brooklyn's Red Hook neighborhood.^[12] Reviews highlighted the album's observational lyrics, understated arrangements, and melodic songwriting.^[13][14]

Uncut magazine awarded Streetsweeper an 8/10 rating in its March 2026 issue, describing Andrews as a specialist in "low-key indie folk" and comparing aspects of the album's sound to the English band The Clientele.^[15]

Singles released ahead of the album included "Something To Be Said" and "Goodbye Dirty Snow", both of which premiered online in early 2026.^{[16][17][18][19]}

John Andrews & the Yawns have been described as combining indie rock, folk rock, psychedelic pop, and lo-fi production aesthetics.^[20] Critics have noted Andrews' conversational songwriting, mellow vocal delivery, and emphasis on melody and analog textures.^[21]