The final track from Gustaffson’s debut EP ‘The Jacaranda’ produced and mixed by Craig Potter (Elbow). Recorded at Blue Print Studios Manchester. An EP that pays homage to Liverpool’s iconic The Jacaranda club. A place were front man and lyricist Andrew Gower would write his music as a teenager.

The Jacaranda

Kingdom

'Night People' was recently named record of the week on Guy Garveys Finest Hour (BBC Radio 6). The opening track from Gustaffson’s debut EP ‘The Jacaranda’ produced and mixed by Craig Potter (Elbow). Recorded at Blue Print Studios Manchester. An EP that pays homage to Liverpool’s iconic The Jacaranda club. A place were front man and lyricist Andrew Gower would write his music as a teenager.

Night People

The third track from Gustaffson’s debut EP ‘The Jacaranda’ produced and mixed by Craig Potter (Elbow). Recorded at Blue Print Studios Manchester. An EP that pays homage to Liverpool’s iconic The Jacaranda club. A place were front man and lyricist Andrew Gower would write his music as a teenager.

Go Easy

'The Jacaranda' has been widely played across national & local BBC Radio stations. The music video directed by Barney Douglas (McEnroe) and starring legendary actor Sue Johnston OBE recently aired on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch. Receiving glowing reviews from Louder Than War magazine. as well as an array of established music producers/composers. 

The title track from Gustaffson’s debut EP ‘The Jacaranda’ produced and mixed by Craig Potter (Elbow). Recorded at Blue Print Studios Manchester. An EP that pays homage to Liverpool’s iconic The Jacaranda club. A place were front man and lyricist Andrew Gower would write his music as a teenager.

A new live single by Gustaffson recorded at Blueprint Studios in Manchester. Mixed by Elbow's Craig Potter - this is the second time Gustaffson have collaborated with the critically acclaimed Elbow producer. A romantic alternative rock song which shines a light on the North/South divide in the United Kingdom. This is the bands first single release since their well received four track EP 'The Jacaranda'.

Northern Baby

Northern Baby (Live at Blueprint Studios)

Champagne Socialist is the second live single Gustaffson have released in 2023. Recorded live at the historic Liverpool Empire Theatre. It has a timeless feel and pays homage to past live variety performances recorded on the same stage by bands like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Whilst tonally being the bands most Rock and Roll track to date, the song still emphasises Gower’s powerful lyrics with a catchy melody and musical arrangement.

Champagne Socialist

Champagne Socialist (Live at The Liverpool Empire Theatre)

Liverpool born singer & songwriter Andrew Gower formed Gustaffson in 2020 with lifelong friend & guitarist James Webster (‘Webbo’). He’s been writing music since the age of 15, however, Gower is best known for his work as an actor in TV, Film and Theatre. Starring in hit shows such as Black Mirror, Outlander, and Carnival Row.

It was on a film set where he first met Elbow musician & producer Craig Potter. Then Gustaffson went on to record their debut EP with Potter at the iconic Blue Print Studios in Manchester alongside new band members David Gleave (bass) and Graham Bennett (drums). 'THE JACARANDA' EP was released in August 2022.

It’s been played across national BBC Radio stations, including being announced as record of the week on Guy Garvey’s Finest Hour (BBC Radio 6). Receiving glowing reviews from BBC Introducing, Louder Than War magazine, Peter Jobson (I Am Kloot) and TV/Film composer Bear McCreary.
‘The Jacaranda’ official music video starring Sue Johnston OBE premiered on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch. It was directed by Emmy Nominated Barney Douglas (McEnroe).

In 2023 Liam Morson (keys) became the latest addition to Gustaffson and they returned to Blueprint studios to record their live single ‘NORTHERN BABY’, working again with ELBOW’s Craig Potter who mixed the track. It fittingly made its radio debut on BBC Manchester and featured on BBC Sport.

In August 2023 the band released ‘CHAMPAGNE SOCIALIST’ recorded live on the Liverpool Empire stage. It received rave reviews from BBC Introducing, The Book of Man, Louder Than War, Liverpool Noise and Baby Step Magazine. The live music video pays homage to past performances on the Empire stage by acts such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones & Chuck Berry.

In January 2024 Gustaffson finished recording their debut album at Blueprint Studios with Elbow’s Craig Potter producing. The album includes a collaboration with Emmy-winning composer Bear McCreary and features legendary actor Sir Ben Kingsley.

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