With this release DJ ANDREW is challenged by the contemporary notions of the album. dj submits to the digital listening environment, with easy loopability and a somewhat playlist like consistency between songs. However, Andrew resists the additive inclination to utilise expensive gear, and the perfect recording set up. The guiding principle is “this is just who I am, and who you are”. We are imperfect listeners as we are imperfect performers.

In a fickle industry such as the musical one, it can be tempting to try to gain control of your project. This is where the difference between PRODUCTION and RECORDING can be liberating. Production has an intended result and a set of choices which will either fulfill or fall short of this result.

Recording provides a way out this control-seeking behaviour. It allows one to presuppose that their life of music is already full of meaningful choices. The music of one’s life can soothe a tough moment, pass the time, or annoy friends while they’re trying to catch up. To hit record is to suggest there is beauty already present, and one just needs to capture it.

It can be hard to know why your silly album fits into the terrifying 24 hour news cycle. In truth it doesn’t, and maybe that’s the best part. However, one can’t resist searching for some relation between what they are doing and the ills of the world so here is our best shot…

The album is about romance, love, family and being sad. The album portrays longing without greed, journey without destination, and breakups without malice. Perhaps celebrating honesty and caring makes the world a better place. Perhaps it just lulls us further into darkness.

It is what it is. It is also what it isn’t. And it also, isn’t what it is.

Written and Recorded with:
Kelton Hirst - Bass
Isabele Formby - Cello
David Williams - Flute
Tiny Jandelle - Drums
Archie Smart - Harmonium
Dylan Booth - Trumpet

Artwork - Mia Wilson