Andrew Colella - Closer - ThatWeirdMusic

Andrew Colella arrives with indie-electronic pop tune, “Closer.”

With a strong and evidently rich foundation in classical and electronic music, musician, Andrew Colella, has recently pivoted from a decade of leadership in software to re-focus on creating music. A deeply talented violist, and an original member of Janelle Monae’s ArchOrchestra, Andrew has performed on massive stages and festivals, such as; the Sydney Opera House, Glastonbury Music Festival, the White House, and Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony.

His recent tenure with Monae was marked by collaborations on major tours, including headlining the Campus Consciousness Tour with fun., co-headlining the Hooligans in Wondaland Tour with Bruno Mars, as well as opening for Katy Perry’s California Dreams Tour. Beyond the concert stage, his role as a recording music act has led to notable collaborations, including obtaining a gold record for his work on Rick Ross’s “Teflon Don” and projects with the Justice League and the Wondaland Arts Society.

Andrew’s latest single, “Closer,” blends classical elements with synth-pop energy. The resulting sound is firmly rooted in strong dance rhythms with a synth driven introspective layer, and sonic textures that are intended to create immersive spaces, blending energetic beats with feelings of motion and vastness. “Closer” features an absolutely stellar production pattern, giving listeners an insight into the workings of Andrew’s mind. The track dives into the nature of change and growth brought on by specific events, voluntary or involuntary, a true reflection of the passage of time. His debut EP, “Rites,” explores several themes, ranging from light-hearted lessons picked up while dating, to profound struggles with addiction, as well as metaphors about the future of our universe. Listen to the single, “Closer” and examine more of Andrew’s world with his brand new project, “Rites.”

Watch the interview with Andrew, as we breakdown his music career, “Closer” and the debut EP.