The Swimmers are an American four-piece rock band from Philadelphia and include drums, guitar, keyboard (or synth more recently), and bass.
According to lead singer, Steve Yutzy-Burkey, “It was a very focused and isolated time in the studio, and much of the grit was in the mixing process.
People Are Soft has received rave reviews from numerous blogs,[citation needed] and was recommended in Pitchfork Media's Guide to Upcoming Fall 2009 Releases.
[citation needed] The Swimmers' "Fighting Tree" was nominated in the 8th Annual Independent Music Awards for College Record Label Album of the year.
In January, 2011, they were nominated again for The 10th Annual Independent Music Awards in the College Record Label Release, Pop/Rock Song, and Artist/Band Publicity Photography categories.