UnderTheInfluence presents:

ANDREW CUSHIN

Songs full of astute observations and honest meditations, Andrew Cushin sets hearts a–flutter.

A killer indie rock guitar riff powers ‘You Don’t Belong’ from the outset, and immediately establishes that Andrew has enriched the scale of his previously acoustic–orientated production. Now sounding like a dynamic live band rather than a confessional singer–songwriter, the rest of the song bounds with a similar intensity.

There’s also a subtle shift in his lyricism too. Whereas previous singles have felt immensely personal, ‘You Don’t Belong’ speaks of the wider struggles of a sea of young men who desperately battle issues with identity, belonging and mental health. The song was recorded at The Albion Rooms, The Libertines’ studio in Margate, and produced by Jason Stafford.

Andrew says, “This track is the start of a new journey for me. We’re on a new record label, have a new band, and are ready to release catchy and energetic material. ‘You Don’t Belong’ still holds the lyrics of a typical ‘Andrew Cushin’ song but the sound of synthesiser, indie riffs and big drum patterns take this record somewhere else. It’s a new sound that I’m hoping everyone comes to love.”

Andrew Cushin’s songs are full of astute observations and honest meditations about life’s day–to–day tribulations. But despite the weight of the subject matter, his music possesses a tangible sense of hope too. He’s the product of his up bringing in Newcastle, and fittingly the city is embracing him as one of their own. His hometown headline shows all rapidly sell–out, including gigs at The Boiler Shop and The Cluny as well as a benefit night for the mental health charity Mind. Despite restrictions limiting opportunities to play shows, Andrew Cushin achieved numerous live highlights across theUK throughout 2021. He supported The Lathums, Two Door Cinema Club and The Libertines, while major festivals included Reading, Leeds, Hit The North, Victorious and Boardmasters.