I AM ARROWS Live at The Luminaire

Written by Kelly

Andy Burrows, the former Razorlight songwriter and drummer, played his first show with his new band, I Am Arrows, at London’s Luminaire last night.  Burrows, who has been recording with producer Eliot James (Noah and The Whale, Bloc Party) at Eastcote studios in West London, performed songs from his forthcoming solo album, set for release this summer, for the first time.

Picture by Rob Ball / Retna Pictures

One of NME’s picks for New Albums of 2010, the first fruits of Burrows’ solo labours - he played every instrument on the album - will arrive in the form of a single this May.  An immensely talented songwriter, in Razorlight, Burrows was intrinsic to the success of that band’s multi-million selling eponymous second album before his departure in 2008.

In addition to his solo work, Andy Burrows has been enjoying getting back behind the drumkit once more in sessions with We Are Scientists for their new album, also set for release later this year.  Burrows joined We Are Scientists onstage for the first time in the UK at their NME Awards shows last week.

For this first live outing at The Luminaire, Andy Burrows was joined by his new bandmates, which included his brother, Ben.  The full band comprises Burrows (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Adam Chetwood (guitar),  Nick Hill (guitar), Ben Burrows (bass) and Rocco Webb (drums).

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