Andy Plews is a songwriter based in Brooklyn who is creating a body of work that makes him happy and reflects a journey that's taken him from Scottish roots and early years in the North of England to New York City. His first album, The Macclesfield Years reflects his broad influences and tells a range of diverse stories, real and imagined. Growing up in, and leaving behind his hometown; an ode to a friend who experienced a broken neck; Return Ticket, the true story of a suffragette; a Japanese Fable that is just that and no more; and 10-Advil Day, a cautionary tale of love, loss and Ibuprofen. Andy collaborates with a range of artists including his old friend in Scotland Pete Rawlinson, and the emerging NYC producer Marco Lamas. Andy takes a meticulous approach to his song arrangements and works with some of the most talented young session musicians in New York.
In its review of 10 Advil Day, the music blog Expansion Radial notes: “It’s like reading a personal journal filled with pages of pain, regret and acceptance. He has managed to capture those difficult moments in life with an honesty that is moving. If you are looking for a song that combines rock with a touch of country and blues, press play and let this story envelop you”
Andy is currently crafting a follow-up album and plans to release a new single early in 2025.