Behind the music - Andrew Whelton

December 23, 2024
Behind the music - Andrew Whelton

West Cork songwriter Andrew Whelton has released his new song, Take A Chance. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Recorded in Wavefield studios in Clonakilty, the track features drums from Peter O'Sullivan, who also performs with the Irish indie band Kingfishr, and was produced by Irish session musician Oisin Walsh-Peelo, who currently plays with Villagers and previously Hudson Taylor.

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Andrew performs regularly in DeBarras folk club and Shanleys, home of Bill Shanley, in Clonakilty and he has also played at the International Clonakilty Guitar Festival for the past three years.

Tell us three things about yourself . . .

I am a 23-year-old primary school and singer-songwriter from Clonakilty. I have been playing guitar since I was 12. I once got to play support for Alfie Hudson Taylor in Dolans, Limerick.

How would you describe your music?

I would describe my music as folk-pop or indie-pop, similar to that of artists like Noah Kahan and Kingfishr.

Who are your musical inspirations?

I love listening to Noah Kahan, Jake Bugg, Sam Fender and Gerry Cinnamon.

What was the first gig you ever went to?

I went to see Hudson Taylor in DeBarras in Clonakilty in 2016. It was the gig that sparked my interest in performing live.

What was the first record you ever bought?

The Script's Science and Faith when I was nine years old!

What's your favourite song right now?

Favourite by Fontaines D.C.

Favourite lyric of all time?

'If my engine works perfect on empty, I guess I'll drive' - Growing Sideways by Noah Kahan.

If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Lightning Bolt by Jake Bugg - I can't get enough of that song!

Where can people find your music/more information?

Instagram @andrewwhelton_music, TikTok @andrewwhelton_music, and Spotify: Andrew Whelton.

Alan Corr