Hamish Anderson

Hamish Anderson
Background information
Origin Australia
Genres Blues, Blues Rock, Rock n Roll, Americana, Folk
Occupation(s) Guitarist, songwriter, singer
Instruments Guitar
Years active 2013–present
Associated acts B.B. King, Rami Jaffee, Jim Scott
Website Official website

Hamish Anderson is an Australian blues rock guitarist, songwriter and singer.[1][2] He has shared the stage with B.B. King.[3] He has released two EPs. His debut album Trouble was released on 21 October 2016. He was the last person to open a show for B.B. King before he died.[4][5][6] In December 2016, Hamish was named as one of the 10 Best New Artists of 2016 by Yahoo! Music.[7]

Early life

Hamish Anderson was born in 1991 and grew up in Melbourne, Australia.[8] He started learning guitar at the age of 12. At the age of 17, he started singing and songwriting.[9] Anderson left his home town in Melbourne in 2014 to further his musical career in America.[10]

Career

Anderson is a blues rock guitarist-singer-songwriter.[8] In April 2013 he released a debut single, "Howl", which was taken from his self-titled extended play.[8] The five-track EP was recorded at BJB Studio in Sydney with Eric J. Dubowsky (Art vs. Science, Weezer, Bluejuice) producing.[8] "Howl" featured Rami Jaffee of the Foo Fighters.[11] It was described as "encompasses a mix of blues, rock and folk with moments of loud, electric blues-soaked chords as well as delicate acoustic balladry, Hamish comes armed with a host of noteworthy tunes and a songwriting and vocal maturity well beyond his twenty-one years."[8] The EP was released in November 2013. Anderson was the last artist to open for the late BB King.[12]

In spring 2016 he completed a 12-city tour opening for The Rides (featuring Stephen Stills, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Barry Goldberg). In addition to these tours, he's performed over sixty shows in the US including eleven showcases during SXSW during 2017; as well as Vintage Trouble, Robert Cray, Los Lobos, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Wynona Judd and Blues Traveler.[13]

Anderson's second EP, Restless was released in October 2014.[14][15] Restless was recorded live in L.A. with Krish Sharma (Rolling Stones). It features Grammy-winning floor steel guitarist Greg Leisz (Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen) and Matt Johnson (Jeff Buckley) on drums.[16]

In 2015, he received an award for Best Blues Song by the Independent Music Awards for his single Burn and was profiled in Huffington Post Beyond the Six Strings as well as The Blues Magazine UK for their Future of Blues Music issue.[17]

His debut album, Trouble, was produced by Grammy award winning producer/mixer Jim Scott (Tom Petty, Tedeschi Trucks, Ryan Bingham, Wilco, Grace Potter),[18] and features Steve Berlin from Los Lobos on Baritone Sax; Johnny Radelat (Gary Clark Jr), Freddie Bokkenheuser (Ryan Adams), and Aaron Sterling (John Mayer) on drums; Chris Bruce (Seal, Meshell Ndegeocello) and Rob Calder (Angus & Julia Stone, Kanye) on bass; Chris Joyner (Ryan Bingham) and Jerry Borge (Jonathan Wilson) on keys.[19][20]

Legendary guitarist Gary Clark Jr. has cited Hamish Anderson the young act under 30 to watch out for.[21][22] The first single from that album, also titled Trouble, has received more than 1500 spins on major market AAA radio across the nation since its release on 15 April. It was featured on Spotify’s official "Blues & Roots Rock" playlist. The official video had an exclusive premiere on Relix.com. Hamish’s second single, Hold On Me was released 16 September and the debut album, Trouble, released 21 October.[23][24]

Hamish toured the US and Canada festivals in 2017, including performances at Firefly Music Festival,[25] Mountain Jam (Music Festival),[26][27] Summerfest (Music Festival),[28] RBC BluesFest Ottawa,[29][30][31] Big Blues Bender,[32][33] Telluride Brews and Blues[34] and Tom Tom Founders Fest.[35]

In 2017, Hamish was also added to Taco Bell's Feed the Beat Roster.[36] In November, "U" was named one of the Top 5 tracks of the week on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic and a "Best of Week" on Apple Music Australia & Japan,[37] and was also profiled on NPR Music’s “Heavy Rotation”.[38][39]

On July 20, 2018, Hamish released "No Good," a single from his upcoming second studio album, with Relix.[40]

Discography

EPs
  • Self Titled (2013)
  • Restless (2014)
Album
  • Trouble (2016)
Music Videos
  • Little Lies (2015)
  • My Sweetheart You (2015)
  • Trouble (2016)
  • Hold On Me (2016)
Singles
  • "Howl" (April 2013)
  • Burn (2014)
  • Little Lies (2015)
  • Trouble (2016)
  • Hold On Me (2016)

Source:[41][42][43][44][16]

References

  1. ↑ "Hamish Anderson Premieres "Burn" Music Video — Exclusive". Guitar World. 10 October 2014. Archived from the original on 2 December 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  2. ↑ "Hamish Anderson Is a Little Bit John Mayer, Michael Hutchence and Fleetwood Mac at the Billboard Lounge". Billboard. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  3. ↑ "Blues-rock guitarist Hamish Anderson talks to Digital Journal (Includes interview)". Digital Journal. 30 April 2015. Archived from the original on 2 December 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  4. ↑ "Aussie guitarist noticed by BB King". News.com.au. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  5. ↑ "The thrill ain't gone: B.B. King to play Paramount : Rutland Herald Online". Rutland Herald. Archived from the original on 2 December 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  6. ↑ "Daily Discovery: Hamish Anderson, "Burn"". American Songwriter. 10 October 2014. Archived from the original on 2 December 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  7. ↑ Jim, Farber (13 December 2016). "The 10 Best New Artists of 2016". Yahoo Music. Archived from the original on 14 December 2016. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 "Blues/Roots :: Hamish Anderson – 'Howl'". AirIt. Australian Music Radio Airplay Project (AMRAP). Archived from the original on 10 August 2017. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
  9. ↑ "Hamish Anderson Announces New Single, EP And Aussie Tour". The Music (Australia). Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  10. ↑ "Hamish Anderson Interview". AfterBuzz TV. 27 September 2014. Archived from the original on 13 February 2018. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  11. ↑ "Video Premiere: "Little Lies" by Hamish Anderson". Culture Collide. Archived from the original on 2 December 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  12. ↑ "Review: B.B. King gives erratic performance in Phoenix". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  13. ↑ "Hamish Anderson's 'restless' Years". Australian Musician. Archived from the original on 2 December 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  14. ↑ "Hamish Anderson to open for B.B. King on fall tour". AXS. Archived from the original on 26 October 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  15. ↑ "Hamish Anderson - "My Sweetheart You"". Glide Magazine. 13 February 2015. Archived from the original on 13 January 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  16. 1 2 "Hamish Anderson - Burn". Indie Shuffle. Archived from the original on 2 December 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  17. ↑ "Best New Music - The Decemberists, Andras & Oscar, James Williamson and more - November 10, 2014". Double J (radio). Archived from the original on 2 December 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  18. ↑ "Aussie bluesman Hamish Anderson hits W.Va. with B.B. King". Charleston Gazette-Mail. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  19. ↑ "Hamish Anderson, Cleo T., Sorcha Richardson, Demi Louise, Damen Samuel, Emma Russack". The Deli Magazine. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  20. ↑ "Backstage: Hamish Anderson: USA Tour Diary". SurfStitch.com. 6 January 2015. Archived from the original on 2 December 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  21. ↑ "Revolt Live - GARY CLARK JR Interview". Revolt (TV network). Archived from the original on 2 December 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  22. ↑ "Tour Essentials: 10 (More!) Bands on What They Won't Leave Home Without". Paste. Archived from the original on 2 December 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  23. ↑ "Sitting down with Hamish Anderson". Fox News. 4 April 2014. Archived from the original on 2 December 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  24. ↑ "Take Aim: Amy Sciarretto vs. Hamish Anderson". Artistdirect. Archived from the original on 2 December 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  25. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 6 September 2017. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
  26. ↑ "Mountain Jam Lineup - Mountain Jam". 29 April 2016. Archived from the original on 6 September 2017.
  27. ↑ "Mountain Jam 2017 day-by-day lineups". BrooklynVegan. Archived from the original on 6 September 2017.
  28. ↑ "Artist - Summerfest, The World's Largest Music Festival". Summerfest - The World's Largest Music Festival. Archived from the original on 6 September 2017.
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  31. ↑ Blendz, Marketing. "Hamish Anderson Stays out of Trouble". Ottawa Life Magazine. Archived from the original on 6 September 2017.
  32. ↑ "Big Blues Bender Hamish Anderson". Big Blues Bender. Archived from the original on 6 September 2017.
  33. ↑ "Elevator blues: Five shows to catch at Big Blues Bender – Tahoe Onstage - Lake Tahoe music concerts and events". www.tahoeonstage.com. Archived from the original on 13 February 2018.
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  36. ↑ "Feed The Beat". www.feedthebeat.com. Retrieved 2018-06-20.
  37. ↑ ""U" lands on "Best of Week" playlist on Apple Music Australia & Japan". H. Retrieved 2018-06-20.
  38. ↑ "The Week Ahead: Today's Top Tune 11.13 - 11.17.17 | KCRW Music Blog". blogs.kcrw.com. Retrieved 2018-06-20.
  39. ↑ "KCRW's 5 Songs to Hear This Week". kcrw.hs-sites.com. Retrieved 2018-06-20.
  40. ↑ "Song Premiere: Hamish Anderson "No Good"". Relix. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  41. ↑ "Hamish Anderson show". The Austin Chronicle. Archived from the original on 2 December 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  42. ↑ "Young Man Blues: Hamish Anderson Carries Torch On Restless Ep". AllAccess.com. Archived from the original on 29 June 2015. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  43. ↑ "Hamish Anderson Interview". Blues Rock Review. Archived from the original on 27 November 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  44. ↑ "Hamish Anderson - DREAM TOUR". Digital Tour Bus. 5 July 2015. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
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