Words by Erin Eddy
Andrew McMahon has lent his musical talents and name to many successful projects in a career spanning almost 25 years, beginning with the iconic alternative pop-rock band Something Corporate, then moving on to the highly successful Jack’s Mannequin.
These days he’s mostly riding solo with his current project Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness. This is not to say that he’s the only one behind the magical songs that are being produced under this moniker.
Andrew took some time out of his day to speak with HEAVY and explained how much fun he had completing his soon-to-be-released album, with the help from some close friends.
“Tommy English and Jeremy Hatcher who produced this record with me, they are dear friends and are attached to some of the coolest music,” he says enthusiastically, “we just went in and partied on these songs. Sonically it’s so fun and so adventurous because I had these brilliant producers and engineers and we just kind of ran around the room like kids playing with toys. It was the best version of making something, just being with your buddies and having a blast.”
When asked what fans can expect from the new material Andrew replies with a laugh, “You almost don’t really know what a record is until it’s made its way into the world, and then people tell you what it is.”
Andrew will be on Australian shores this month for three nights only playing Brisbane, Melbourne then Sydney before jetting out again.
Listen to the interview to hear him explain to HEAVY what to expect from his upcoming shows, how he looks at life as a professional musician as a cancer survivor, 40th birthdays, and how not to die when he comes to Australia!
