The Grand Rapids musician performed and discussed his growth as an artist during Local Spins on WYCE, which also premiered tracks by Michael Dause, The Soil & The Sun, Sligh and Silverstiles.
Soulful Electronic Pop: E. Andrei performing in Studio X at WYCE. (Photo/Anna Sink)
Electronic musician E. Andrei meshes “ambient soul with minimal electronic R&B.”
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Beginning with drum lessons as a kid, E. Andrei has always been interested in exploring different musical sounds. He began writing music at age 15 and later joined the live-looping duo Filmloom.
Now, the young artist performs his original music as a solo act, adding a hefty mixture of keyboards and synthesizers to his approach.
Part of a Supportive Music Scene: E. Andre during Local Spins on WYCE. (Photo/Anna Sink)
“I like to explore the dark, strange side of music just as well as the pop side,” says E. Andrei, who is part of the growing genre of electronica music that’s become a staple in West Michigan’s music scene.
“We’re all really supportive of each other,” E. Andrei says of Grand Rapids’ electronic music community.
Drastic personal changes in E. Andrei’s life have provided plenty of inspiration for the artist’s on-going project, which he views as a great way to express his new perspective of life. He’s also been influenced by artists such as James Blake and Chet Faker.
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E. Andrei’s “dark and strange” electronic sound is undeniably unique, even in a music genre that includes a plethora of wide-ranging styles. After all, this is the sound of him embracing new ideals.
This week, E. Andrei — who played The DAAC in Grand Rapids on Friday night with Mishigami, Norty and Parts — joined Local Spins on WYCE to perform two of his songs, “Booth” and “Will/Fall” and to discuss his development as an artist.
PODCAST: Local Spins on WYCE with E. Andrei
Listen to the entire interview in the podcast here as part of Friday’s edition of Local Spins on WYCE, which also featured the premiere of new tracks by The Accidentals’ Michael Dause (from his upcoming solo album), The Soil & The Sun (from the band’s new two-song EP), Sligh West (from an album that officially gets released in June), and Silverstiles (which recorded its new album at Goon Lagoon Studios). The show also featured music from Mishigami, Mustard Plug, Ultraviolet Hippopotamus and The Cardboard Swords.
E. Andrei’s tracks currently can be sampled here on Soundcloud, and although music is not his career, E. Andrei hints at a possible summer recording project that could be available in the fall.
Check out a video here of E. Andrei as part of a “Market Live Session” at Mexicains Sans Frontieres.
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