SXSW 2009

Drew Andrews

Drew Andrews at Submerged, March 21, 2009. Photo by Nicole Kristek.

Submerged
Austin, TX

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Words by Nicole Kristek
Photos by Nicole Kristek

Published on melophobe March 27, 2009.

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I managed to catch the second half of the Drew Andrews set and snap a few photos though I failed to take notes, so my apologies here for some lack of detail. Andrews, joined by his backing band are a rather low key indie rock group that plays pleasant if not breathtaking songs with floaty melodies and easy to listen to vocals. Trading guitars and keyboards the group seemed a little shy on stage though I didn't notice anything they should have been worried about.

The overall effect was a little bit like a relaxed version of Jeff Buckley or another certain famous musician, who I initially struggled to identify before realizing the song I was reminded of was "Black Star." Dare I say that Drew Andrew's voice actually sounds a bit stronger and richer than Thom Yorke's, though he draws the sounds out of the notes in a similar, rising fashion. Drake would definitely be worth catching again, perhaps in a venue where the crowd is a little better focused and able to appreciate the gentle effects of Andrew's intimate style. He also performs as a member of The Album Leaf.

Photos by Nicole Kristek

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