Andrew Shier – “Rusted and Weathered”

Andrew Shier sets a high standard with “Rusted and Weathered”, the lead single off his upcoming “Bluebell” EP. Taking total creative control, Andrew sang all the vocals, played the instruments, and handled the production work himself. The result is a song that feels personal, warm, and real from the very first second to the last.

Having grown up with music all around him as the great-grandson of Canadian big band leader Wally Perkins, Andrew has built a long musical path over the years. From starting out trained on piano to playing every instrument on early solo projects, forming the indie rock band Ten Minute Detour, and starting the alt rock duo Walboom, his experience shines through every part of this track.

On “Rusted and Weathered”, that rich background turns into clear, simple song craft. The track carries an easy, quiet flow that pulls you in right away. His voice is smooth and down to earth, leading an arrangement that balances warm acoustic sounds with plenty of room to breathe. Every instrument sits in its own spot, letting the main tune take the lead while keeping the focus on the heart of the track.

“Rusted and Weathered” works so well because of how honest it sounds. You can tell this is an artist who knows his craft and knows where he wants his music to go. It leaves a strong mark and sets up the release of “Bluebell” nicely. Outside of his main solo work, Andrew has also formed a new folk group called All Day Breakfast, which will be releasing alternate versions of his songs, including “Rusted and Weathered”. That gives listeners another great reason to keep this track on repeat while waiting for what comes next.

Take some time to check out Andrew Shier’s previous releases to hear how his songs have grown across different projects. Make sure to follow Andrew Shier to stay updated about new releases for the rest of this year.