For some time, there has been a disconnect on the indie circuit among fans. Rightly or wrongly, for the rock ‘n’ roll types, the likes of Foals and Bombay Bicycle Club lack an edge and authenticity. For trendier types, bands like Courteeners and Reverend & The Makers are dismissed as unintelligent and lad rock.
Arise Andrew Cushin.
His career began in unlikely circumstances. As a non-league goalkeeper, his coach asked him to train the younger players. This friendship led to discussions and music sharing over Weller, Ashcroft, Doherty, Beatles, Oasis and Damien Rice.
The twenty-year-old Geordie walks a tightrope of creativity between the two strands. The opening notes of his debut single ‘It’s Gonna Get Better’ will cause some to think, “oh, another Noel Gallagher wannabee”. That is, until he opens his mouth. Cushin is blessed with vocals sent from the soul gods.
In a short space of time, Cushin has been stealing shows and grabbing headlines with This Feeling and, circumstances permitting, will be a shining star at their Re-Wired festival this August.