Andy LeMaster

Andy LeMaster
OriginAthens, Georgia
GenresIndie Rock
Experimental Rock
Electronic Music
Singer/Songwriter
Occupation(s)Songwriter
Musician
Producer
Engineer
Instrument(s)Guitar
Bass
Voice
Synths
Programming
LabelsSaddle Creek Records

Andy LeMaster is an American musician, songwriter, engineer, and producer from Athens, Georgia. Now It's Overhead is the primary project for his own songwriting, while he also releases music under his own name and contributes as a co-writer on various projects.[1][2] LeMaster has engineered, produced, and performed on many albums since he began recording in the late 1990s, including releases by Bright Eyes, Now It's Overhead, Azure Ray, Conor Oberst, Maria Taylor, Orenda Fink, Better Oblivion Community Center, and Michael Stipe.[3] He is co-owner of Chase Park Transduction recording studio in Athens with fellow producer/engineer/musician, David Barbe.[4][5] He has been a frequent touring member of Bright Eyes since the late 90's, and has performed live as a band member with several other artists including Azure Ray, Fischerspooner, and Michael Stipe.[6] LeMaster is also a talented visual artist, and has done all the covers for Now It's Overhead's records. Andy has stated in interviews that he identifies as gay.[7] He made a guest appearance on Late Night with David Letterman in 2007 playing bass as a rotating member of the band Bright Eyes.

Album Appearances

see also albums by Now It's Overhead

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

  • Conor OberstSelf-titled (2008) – Merge Records – Engineering, Mixing, Performance
  • Magnetic MorningA.M. (2008) – Friend Or Faux Records – Engineering, Mixing
  • Rig 1 – Above the Tree Line West of the Periodic (2008) – Team Love Records – Production, Engineering, Mixing, Performance
  • The Fatales – Great Surround (2008) – Monopsone Records – Production, Engineering, Mixing
  • Mezzanine Owls – Snowglobe – 7 Inch (2008) – Jaxart Records – Production, Engineering, Mixing

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

  • Western Lows – Glacial (2013) – Jaxart Records – Production, Engineering, Mixing, Performance
  • Alessi's ArkThe Still Life (2013) – Bella Union – Production, Engineering, Mixing, Performance
  • Amanda ShiresDown Fell The Doves (2013) – Lightning Rod Records – Production, Engineering, Mixing, Performance
  • Pacific UVAfter the Dream You Are Awake (2013) – Mazarine Records – Mixing, Writing
  • LoversA Friend in the World (2013) – Badman Recording Co. – Mixing
  • Maria TaylorSomething About Knowing (2013) – Saddle Creek Records – Mixing
  • Yip Deceiver – Medallius (2013) – New West Records – Mixing
  • Shonna Tucker and Eye Candy – A Tell All (2013) – Sweet Nectar Records – Mixing
  • Dead ConfederateIn the Marrow (2013) – Spiderbomb Records – Engineering

2014

2015

  • Yip Deceiver – YPD E.P. (2015) – New West Records – Engineering, Mixing
  • Packway Handle Band / Jim White – Take It Like a Man (2015) – Yep Roc Records – Engineering, Performance
  • Reptar – Lurid Glow (2015) – Joyful Noise Recordings – Production, Engineering, Mixing
  • Des Ark – Everything Dies (2015) – Graveface Records – Mixing, Performance
  • Thayer SarranoShaky (2015) – Guildwater Group – Production, Engineering, Mixing, Performance
  • Ruby the RabbitFoot & Yip Deceiver – Take a Bow/Crush – Single (2015) – Normaltown Records – Engineering, Mixing
  • The Casket Girls + Stardeath and White Dwarfs – What Keeps You Up At Night – EP (2015) – Graveface Records – Engineering, Mixing

2016

  • Ruby the RabbitFoot – Divorce Party (2016) – Normaltown Records – Production, Engineering, Performance, Mixing, Writing
  • Bright EyesThe Studio Albums 2000–2011 (2016) – Saddle Creek Records – Engineering, Performance
  • Haroula Rose – Here the Blue River (2016) – Little Bliss Records – Production, Engineering, Performance
  • The Casket Girls – The Night Machines (2016) – Graveface Records – Engineering, Mixing
  • Maria Taylor – ‘’In the Next Life” (2016) – Flower Moon Records – Mixing

2017

2018

  • Glowworm – Can't Let Go (2018) – Post Dog Productions – Mixing
  • FischerspoonerSIR (2018) – Ultra Records – Engineering, Mixing, Performance, Writing
  • Violet Delancey – Columbia Road (2018) – Production, Engineering, Mixing, Performance
  • Thayer SarranoI Will Never Be Used To Your Beauty (2018) – Guildwater Group – Production, Engineering, Mixing, Performance
  • Michael StipeSouris CalleSouris Nocturne (2018) – Perrotin – Production, Engineering, Mixing, Performance, Writing
  • Azure RayWaves (2018) – Flower Moon Records – Mixing
  • The GlandsDouble Coda (2018) – New West Records – Engineering, Mixing
  • Sandy Devastation – Total Brooklyn Bitch (2018) – Production, Mixing

2019

  • Better Oblivion Community Center – 'Self-titled (2019) – Dead Oceans – Production, Engineering, Performance
  • LeeAnn Peppers – ‘’For Asha, With Hope” (2019) – Mixing
  • Maria TaylorSelf-titled (2019) – Flower Moon Records – Mixing
  • Sailors & Ships – Self-titled (2019) – Laser Brains – Mixing
  • PolyensoYear of the Dog – (2019) – Other People Records – Production, Engineering, Mixing, Performance
  • Michael StipeYour Capricious Soul (2019) – Futurepicenter, Inc – Production, Engineering, Mixing, Performance, Writing

2020

2021

  • Timothy Ivan – Grayhair (2021) – Forasister Records – Production, Engineering, Mixing, Performance
  • PolyensoPocket Knife Shadow – (2021) – Dog Radio – Engineering, Mixing
  • Sunset Honor Unit – Self-titled EP – (2021) – Mixing
  • Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit – ‘’Reverse‘’ – ‘’Georgia Blue‘’ – (2021) – Southeastern Records – Writing
  • Michael StipeSunday Morning – “I'll Be Your Mirror: A Tribute to The Velvet Underground & Nico” – (2021) – UMG Recordings, Inc. – Production, Engineering, Mixing, Performance
  • Andy LeMaster – Joe Bell (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – (2021) – Lakeshore Records – Production, Engineering, Mixing, Performance, Writing

2022

  • Night Palace – Diving Rings (2022) – Park the Van Records – Engineering
  • Sandy Devastation – Polesmoker (2022) – Production, Mixing
  • Georgia Marshall – Look At Me Now (2022) – Production, Engineering, Mixing, Performance, Writing
  • Ruby the RabbitFoot – Like Doves and Roses (2022) – Aerobic International – Production, Engineering, Performance, Mixing, Writing
  • Mykki Blanco, Michael StipeFamily TiesStay Close To Music (2022) – Engineering
  • Michael Stipe with Brian EnoFuture, If FutureLimited Edition Bioplastic 12 inch – (2022) – Earth Percent – Production, Engineering, Mixing, Performance, Writing

2024

References

  1. ^ "Joe Bell Soundtrack Credits". www.imdb.com. IMDb. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  2. ^ Rubin, Rick. "Michael Stipe Broken Record Podcast". www.pushkin.fm. Pushkin Industries. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
  3. ^ "Andy LeMaster Credits". www.allmusic.com. All Music. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  4. ^ Owings, Henry (January 2010). Tape Op: The Book About Creative Music Recording, Volume II. Tape Op Magazine. p. 118. ISBN 978-0-9779903-0-6. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  5. ^ "Chase Park Transduction Staff". www.chaseparktransduction.com. Chase Park Transduction. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  6. ^ BrooklynVegan staff. "Patti Smith, Michael Stipe, Flea, Talib Kweli, Joan Baez, Cat Power & more played the Pathways to Paris benefit in NYC". www.brooklynvegan.com. Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
  7. ^ Morgenstern, Hans. "Overhead Projector". www.miaminewtimes.com. Miami New Times. Retrieved 31 December 2002.