Andrew Watt (musician)
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| Birth name | Andrew Wotman |
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20 October 1990 New York City, New York, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2007–present[1] |
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| Associated acts | California Breed |
| Website |
andrewwattmusic |
Andrew Watt (born 20 October 1990) is an American musician, guitarist and singer-songwriter. He was a founding member and former guitarist of the rock band, California Breed.[3] Watt is best known for his dynamic guitar playing and multiple collaborations with musicians across different genres. He co-wrote DJ Snake's 2016 hit single, “Let Me Love You".
Career
While studying at NYU, Watt played shows around the New York City area both acoustically and with his band.[4] His first professional gigs came with occasionally playing the guitar with The Roots during their Highline Ballroom Jam sessions.[5] He was a guitar player for Jared Evan, Cody Simpson, Justin Bieber and other acts.
In 2013, Watt was a founding member of the rock band, California Breed, alongside Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Black Sabbath) and Jason Bonham (Foreigner, Led Zeppelin).
John Varvatos Records offered Watt a record deal in 2015 after John Varvatos, a California Breed fan, heard Watt’s solo music.[6] Varvatos called Watt “the next generation of rock and roll.”[7]
In 2015, Watt recorded and released his EP, Ghost In My Head, produced by him, Alain Johannes and Louis Bell.[8] The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith and Queens of the Stone Age’s Joey Castillo played drums on the record, while Watt played all the other instruments himself.[9]
Watt opened for Jane’s Addiction in October 2015.[9] He also opened The Cult’s show at Los Angeles’ historic Tower Theater in February 2016.[10] In February 2016, Rolling Stone praised Watt's vocal performance of "L.A. Woman" on stage with Robby Krieger during The Doors tribute to Ray Manzarek.[11] He performed a residency at Dirty Laundry in LA, throughout April 2016.[12]
Watt is also a producer, songwriter and music director, and frequently collaborates with other musicians.[13]
Discography
Extended plays
- The Mulberry Tree (2011)
- Ghost In My Head (2015)
Contributions and collaborations
| Title(s) | Year | Artist | Album | Contribution |
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| "Sinkin' In" | 2013 | Cody Simpson | Surfers Paradise | Writer |
| "Neu Law" "Take and Look" "Do Girls" |
2014 | Theophilus London | Vibes | Co-writer |
| "Hit the Ground" | 2015 | Justin Bieber | Purpose | Co-writer Co-producer |
| "Let Me Love You" (ft. Justin Bieber) | 2016 | DJ Snake | Encore | Co-writer |
| "Rebel Nation" (ft. Andrew Watt)[14] | Steve Angello | Wild Youth | Co-writer Vocals | |
| "Beat the Sunrise" (ft. Andrew Watt)[15] | SNBRN | – | Co-writer Vocals | |
References
- ↑ "Former California Breed Guitarist Andrew Watt Releases 'Ghost In My Head' Ep". Blabbermouth.net. 2015-10-09. Retrieved 2016-08-03.
- ↑ "Republic Records". Republic Records. 2015-10-12. Retrieved 2016-08-03.
- ↑ "Exclusive Premiere: Andrew Watt Is a One-Man Band in the Video for 'Ghost in My Head'". Diffuser.fm. Retrieved 2016-08-03.
- ↑ "Village Records Artists - Not (just) Another 90s Compilation". steinhardt.nyu.edu. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
- ↑ "The Mystery Lights, Andrew Watt". Bowery Ballroom. January 16, 2012. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ↑ "BIG ROCK NEWS! Andrew Watt To Release Debut EP + Tour". Republic Records. Republic Records. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
- ↑ "Artist Spotlight: Mega-High Voltage w/ Andrew Watt". Republic Records. Republic Records. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
- ↑ "Former CALIFORNIA BREED Guitarist ANDREW WATT Releases 'Ghost In My Head' EP". Blabbermouth. Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
- 1 2 Kellmurray, Beth. "Exclusive Premiere: Andrew Watt Is a One-Man Band in the Video for 'Ghost in My Head'". Diffuser. Diffuser. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- ↑ Tucciarone, Matthew. "The Cult Perform at the Tower Theatre". LA Weekly. LA Weekly. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
- ↑ Appleford, Steve (2016-02-13). "Surviving Doors, Alt-Rock Royalty Celebrate Ray Manzarek". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2016-08-03.
- ↑ "Andrew Watt | Dirty Laundry". LA Weekly. LA Weekly. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
- ↑ "BIG ROCK NEWS! Andrew Watt To Release Debut EP + Tour". Republic Records. Republic Records. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
- ↑ Middleton, Ryan. "Steve Angello Releases "Remember," 'Wild Youth' Tracklist, Release Date". Music Times. Music Times. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- ↑ Medved, Matt. "SNBRN Teams With Andrew Watt on 'Beat the Sunrise:' Exclusive Premiere". Billboard. Billboard. Retrieved 30 September 2016.