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Andrew Petersen

About Me

Andrew Petersen is a singer/songwriter from Brisbane, Australia. Best known as the inspired frontman for long-time Australian favourites Shutterspeed, Andrew has finlly completed his new solo album, at this stage titled "The Universe, And Its Sense Of Humour".
The songs are different from his work with Shutterspeed - more personal, more risky, more vulnerable, but still with that indefinable quality that marks a superior songwriter. generally, they're quieter, acoustic songs, thoughtful and humble and reflective of a life not always lived to plan...
This third phase of his career is one which may prove to be the most rewarding, judging by the truly great material that has been recorded. Tracks were laid down in various studios in Brisbane, then finished with producer Ian Thompson (ex Full Fathom Five) and mixed by magician/maestro Magoo. Mastering is currently under way in the US, with a possible release date in June 2009. The album release will coincide with a capital city tour.
For more info, you can also check out www.alienlane.com.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 5/9/2005
Band Website: www.alienlane.com
Band Members: Andrew Petersen (guitar, vocals). Say hello...
Influences: The Who, The Jam, Motown, 80's alternative bands, The Cure, The Replacements, Jim Beam, VB, AFL (Carlton), REM, Sam Cooke, James Brown, Seinfeld, Star Wars, M*A*S*H, northern soul, The Byrds...it's a long list.
Sounds Like: Um, well, not sure. Edgy, intense, slightly deranged? Make your own mind up...
Record Label: None yet...
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Review from Rave Magazine

The Globe - Thu Mar 12The Globes iconic glitter ball is spinning away, however its aquiet night and theres initially only a few of us watching the formerShutterspeed frontman Andrew Petersen. A nat...
Posted by on Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:51:00 GMT

New album - part 3

Heres a bit of trivia about the record. Two songs are about cats. Actual, real life,fluffy, beautiful cats. Well, one song now is about a cat. The other isnt anylonger but when I began it, it defini...
Posted by on Sun, 22 Feb 2009 23:51:00 GMT

Recording - Part Two...

I think a lot of musicians when planning to undertake a new recording begin from wanting to do something different to what theyve done immediately before. Certainly that was case with me. I stated in...
Posted by on Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:54:00 GMT

Writing Songs...

For a while there I thought Id given up the music thing. The public performing side of it anyway.  Weve all heard about how great performinglive is and what a buzz you get off it, which is true, b...
Posted by on Tue, 03 Feb 2009 23:31:00 GMT

Insects and cane toads

The last time I sat myself down to write something for the this site I was sitting at my friendly round brown table and staring out into the charming surrounds of Maida Vale, London. Tonight I'm writ...
Posted by on Wed, 11 Apr 2007 08:53:00 GMT

Check out this video: Anaesthetise

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Posted by on Tue, 07 Nov 2006 03:29:00 GMT

What could saturday bring??

 Wha a free concert in Embankment gardens?  This Saturday? This Saturday the 12th of August?  In Embankment gardens, right outside the Embankment tube station? With you guys, My Scarlet...
Posted by on Tue, 08 Aug 2006 06:37:00 GMT

London transport update anyone???

As usual theres always so much to tell. And this time is no exception. Right now Im feeling a lot of respect for my mother (hi Mum!), but in order to appreciate just how that came about, I need to fil...
Posted by on Wed, 07 Jun 2006 07:45:00 GMT

And now for a quick word from our sponsors........

Hi folk! Great to meet those of you who we saw, met and charmed (obviously) at the Newbury Festival and at the Kingston Boat Party on Monday - great day in the sun (well sun and rain if we're hon...
Posted by on Wed, 31 May 2006 12:51:00 GMT

When is a blog not really a blog??

Hello everyone.  Currently Im in deep, tense negotiations with myself regarding getting around to writing a new blog for the My Scarlet Darling My Space site.  Unfortunately problems of a ...
Posted by on Thu, 18 May 2006 03:03:00 GMT