Andrew Bishop Introduces New Sound Under the Moniker WAASH, Shares “There’s Never Enough Voices”
Andrew Bishop, a versatile musician hailing from Vancouver, has established himself as a prominent figure in the city’s pop music scene over the past decade. He’s contributed his talents as a guitarist to bands like Alex Little & the Suspicious Minds and Twin River, while crafting country-infused solo tracks under the name White Ash Falls. Now, he’s embarked on a new musical journey with WAASH, merging his prolific songwriting skills with a passion for expansive shoegaze soundscapes, marking both a culmination of his musical career and a fresh start. Although WAASH initially began as a solo project, it has evolved into a full-fledged live band.
The WAASH self-titled EP, anticipated on November 20th, consists of five meticulously crafted tracks that showcase Andrew’s departure from his conventional songwriting process. Instead of relying on the guitar, he explored beats and basslines as starting points for his compositions. This approach allowed him to delve into minute details, crafting lyrics and melodies that intricately fit each song, including “There’s Never Enough Voices.” Despair and confusion swirl in the new single, which is about trying to come to an understanding about the intentions within your actions and the realization of your past mistakes.
First off, care to introduce yourself to our readers?
Hello, my name is Andrew Bishop. I’m a musician living in Vancouver British Columbia. I love playing music. It’s what I do best.
Tell us a bit about your most recent release.
“It Goes On” is one of my favourite tracks on the record. The first thing that came to me is the chorus hook. Those guitar chords just felt so good, that I had to start the song with them. It’s a blast to play live and get into that groove.
Do you have any upcoming shows you’d like to tell us about?
We have two shows coming up. The first is December 7 at The Pearl. The second show is at The Fox on December 20th.
If given the chance, which Canadian artist would you love to work with in the future?
Would love to work with Jason Corbett from the band Actors. Anytime I’m listening to a mix and a great song comes on, it’s usually Actors.
What’s your goal for 2024?
Keep’em coming!