THE TITLE TRACK FROM HIS DEBUT EP, WHICH FOLLOWS ON APRIL 22ND
“Cushin recalls acoustic Noel Gallagher circa Morning Glory.” – Sunday Times Culture
“The kitchen–sink realism of his songs, raised on the concrete turfs of council estates and smoke–filled social clubs of Newcastle, is something the chart–topping Toms, Jacks and Georges of guitar–pop are not only desperately lacking, but entirely unaware of.” – The Line of Best Fit
“Andrew Cushin sets hearts a–flutter.” – Clash
“Has built enough hometown momentum to suggest he could ‘do a
Sam Fender’ very soon.” – Music Week
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
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.”
‘You Don’t Belong’ is released alongside an official video. Filmed in Bedford,
the video was directed by filmmaker and photographer Andrew Willsher. Watch HERE. 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.
His upcoming live dates are:
FEBRUARY 28th – Birmingham, Castle & Flacon (with The Sheepdogs)
MARCH 1st – Leeds, The Wardrobe (with The Sheepdogs)2nd – Glasgow, Oran Mor (with The Sheepdogs)4th – Manchester, Yes (with The Sheepdogs)5th – London, LaFayette (with The Sheepdogs)6th – Bristol, Thekla (with The Sheepdogs)
APRIL 16th – Bristol, Thekla (with The Sherlocks)21st – Glasgow, St. Luke’s (with The Sherlocks)29th – Hull, Asylum (with The Sherlocks)30th – Newcastle, University (with The Sherlocks)MAY14th – Southampton, Engine Rooms (with The Sherlocks)JUNE9th – Newcastle, Rock ‘n’ Roll Circus (with Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds)
‘You Don’t Belong’ EP tracklist:
1. You Don’t Belong
1. You Don’t Belong
2. Yeah Yeah Yeah
3. Catch Me If You Can
4. Runaway
For more information please contact [email protected]