Andrew Watt (musician)

Andrew Watt
Birth name Andrew Wotman
Born 20 October 1990
New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • multi-instrumentalist
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
  • percussion
  • keyboards
Years active 2007–present[1]
Labels
Associated acts California Breed
Website andrewwattmusic.com

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

Contributions and collaborations

Title(s) Year Artist Album Contribution
"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

  1. ↑ "Former California Breed Guitarist Andrew Watt Releases 'Ghost In My Head' Ep". Blabbermouth.net. 2015-10-09. Retrieved 2016-08-03.
  2. ↑ "Republic Records". Republic Records. 2015-10-12. Retrieved 2016-08-03.
  3. ↑ "Exclusive Premiere: Andrew Watt Is a One-Man Band in the Video for 'Ghost in My Head'". Diffuser.fm. Retrieved 2016-08-03.
  4. ↑ "Village Records Artists - Not (just) Another 90s Compilation". steinhardt.nyu.edu. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
  5. ↑ "The Mystery Lights, Andrew Watt". Bowery Ballroom. January 16, 2012. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
  6. ↑ "BIG ROCK NEWS! Andrew Watt To Release Debut EP + Tour". Republic Records. Republic Records. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  7. ↑ "Artist Spotlight: Mega-High Voltage w/ Andrew Watt". Republic Records. Republic Records. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  8. ↑ "Former CALIFORNIA BREED Guitarist ANDREW WATT Releases 'Ghost In My Head' EP". Blabbermouth. Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  9. 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.
  10. ↑ Tucciarone, Matthew. "The Cult Perform at the Tower Theatre". LA Weekly. LA Weekly. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  11. ↑ Appleford, Steve (2016-02-13). "Surviving Doors, Alt-Rock Royalty Celebrate Ray Manzarek". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2016-08-03.
  12. ↑ "Andrew Watt | Dirty Laundry". LA Weekly. LA Weekly. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  13. ↑ "BIG ROCK NEWS! Andrew Watt To Release Debut EP + Tour". Republic Records. Republic Records. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  14. ↑ Middleton, Ryan. "Steve Angello Releases "Remember," 'Wild Youth' Tracklist, Release Date". Music Times. Music Times. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  15. ↑ Medved, Matt. "SNBRN Teams With Andrew Watt on 'Beat the Sunrise:' Exclusive Premiere". Billboard. Billboard. Retrieved 30 September 2016.

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