Uplifting and vulnerable: ‘Back to the Start’ by Andrew Jones
Accomplished British country music singer-songwriter Andrew Jones first became known as frontman for award-nominated rock crossover act, Journey Home, before performing solo at some of Britain’s top country festivals, including the established Country2Country, O2 Arena, and at BBC Introducing Oxford live events.
As an artist, he takes inspiration from multiple genres, demonstrating his wide and varied sonic influences making it a real standout that will connect with listeners and fans of many styles. Drawing on sounds from 70’s and 80’s rock, Old School Southern Rock and modern Country Music, Andrew aims to write meaningful songs that his audience can relate to.
“For me, it doesn’t really matter what genre a song is, if you like it then you like it. I listen to all sorts of music and that helps come up with different ideas when writing.”
Back to the Start is Andrew’s fourth solo release, collaborating with Nashville musician and producer Smith Curry, and Jamie Masters of Echo Studios, UK.
“I wrote this song during a pretty rough time in my relationship, and I think in these times of struggle, when you think you need a way out, all you really want is to re-find that spark and the feeling you had at the beginning… when every moment with the person was new and exciting.”
The result of Andrew’s vulnerability, alongside this collaboration, takes this release to the next level, with an uplifting, impeccable recording, capturing Andrew’s emotion. A traditional country sound, a lyrical story and instrumental licks and fills that will remain in the listeners head.
“I love working with the team in Nashville to get the sound right for my music and finishing things off with the vocals and final production here in the in the UK with Jamie, gives it that final homegrown charm”
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