The Jacaranda
Northern Baby
‘Champagne Socialist’
Liverpool – born singer & songwriter Andrew Gower formed Gustaffson in 2020 with lifelong friend & guitarist James Webster (‘Webbo’). He’s been writing music since the age of 15, however, Gower is best known for his work as an actor in TV, Film and Theatre. Starring in hit shows such as Black Mirror, Outlander, and Carnival Row.
It was on a film set where he first met Elbow musician & producer Craig Potter. Then Gustaffson went on to record their debut EP with Potter at the iconic Blue Print Studios in Manchester alongside new band members David Gleave (bass) and Graham Bennett (drums).
‘THE JACARANDA’ EP was released in August 2022.
It’s been played across national BBC Radio stations, including being announced as record of the week on Guy Garvey’s Finest Hour (BBC Radio 6). Receiving glowing reviews from BBC Introducing, Louder Than War magazine, Peter Jobson (I Am Kloot) and TV/Film composer Bear McCreary.
‘The Jacaranda’ official music video starring Sue Johnston OBE premiered on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch. It was directed by Emmy Nominated Barney Douglas (McEnroe).
In 2023 Liam Morson (keys) became the latest addition to Gustaffson and they returned to Blueprint studios to record their live single ‘NORTHERN BABY’, working again with ELBOW’s Craig Potter who mixed the track. It fittingly made its radio debut on BBC Manchester and featured on BBC Sport.
It received rave reviews from BBC Introducing, The Book of Man, Louder Than War, Liverpool Noise and Baby Step Magazine. The live music video pays homage to past performances on the Empire stage by acts such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones & Chuck Berry.
In January 2024 Gustaffson finished recording their debut album at Blueprint Studios with Elbow’s Craig Potter producing. The album includes a collaboration with Emmy-winning composer Bear McCreary and features legendary actor Sir Ben Kingsley.
The record will be released some time in late 2024 (tbc).
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