Noted for being “supremely delicate” (The Whole Note) as much as it is “aggressive… and whirring” (Bandcamp) yet “complex and rich” (Bandcloud) and highlighted by “fascinating electric guitar acrobatics” (Take Effect Reviews), the output of multifaceted musician Andrew Noseworthy (he/they) coalesces wide-ranging styles and distinct creative practices. His genre-fluid projects and community-focused collaborations encompass and integrate seemingly disparate disciplines, such as composing and arranging for contemporary classical ensembles; fronting hardcore and experimental rock groups in DIY venues; commissioning and premiering new works with the electric guitar; backing indie-pop artists at clubs; scoring music for dance and film; audio production roles and educational initiatives. As such, his work is intimately tied to concepts of “locality,” especially considering spaces that go beyond traditional or physical regions and aspects of their accessibility.
Andrew is a founding member of several projects, including the DIY label people | places | records, hardcore duo this place is actually the worst, the Backlined Collective guitar quartet, and the Heart Map Ambient Ensemble. He is a recent member of long-running Toronto-based ensemble ContaQt + Evan Ziporyn, and co-runs the Intersection Music & Arts Festival, both in collaboration with Jerry Pergolesi. He regularly performs with Toronto-based artists Kamra, Sam-r, Lyubov Kay, and the experimental comedy troupe Radio Haha. Among many educational engagements, Andrew is on faculty at Community Music Schools of Toronto. He holds degrees from Western University (PhD), NYU Steinhardt (MM) and Memorial University (Bmus, honours).
