13 Facts About Andy Clockwise

Andy Clockwise is noted for his innovative approach to solo production and songwriting and was a pioneer of DIY home recording.

Andy Clockwise has released multiple EPs and full-length albums, blending genres and earning acclaim for his creative work, including collaborations such as "Open Relationship" featuring Stella Mozgawa.

Andy Clockwise was born Andy Kelly in Sydney, Australia, into an artistic family.

Andy Clockwise attended the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, where he began a Bachelor of Music Composition.

Andy Clockwise first gained attention with his Song Exhibition EP, which he recorded independently at the house of fellow musician Bertie Blackman's mother while Blackman was working on her own debut EP.

Andy Clockwise wrote, produced, engineered, and mixed Classic FM in his home studio, embracing a DIY approach.

Andy Clockwise's performances began receiving airplay on local radio stations KCRW and KROQ, eventually leading to sold-out shows at notable venues, including the Troubadour and The El Rey Theatre, in support of his independently released EPs.

In 2015, Andy Clockwise began DJing at various clubs around Los Angeles while continuing to work on new music.

In 2018 Andy Clockwise retreated from public life after the death of his mother and started penning a musical "The Moth Requiem" and working on a 4 Volume album "War Stories" that will be released in its entirety in 2025.

Andy Clockwise retreated to his farm outside of Sydney and started producing and writing for other artists during this period.

Andy Clockwise has announced a return to playing live in the United States in March 2023 and will return to full time performance in 2025.

Andy Clockwise cites Charlie Chaplin, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Bjork, The Pixies, David Bowie, and Nick Cave as influences.

Andy Clockwise's music has been compared to LCD Soundsystem and Nick Cave and described as "refreshingly soulful and unabashedly experimental".