Andrew Watt
Dec 6, 2015
Former California Breed guitarist, Andrew Watt recently released his debut solo EP, "Ghost In My Head," via John Varvatos Records/Republic Records. The digital EP includes the first single from Watt, the title track, "Ghost In My Head." This song was produced by Alain Johannes (ELEVEN, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, THEM CROOKED VULTURES) and features Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) and Joey Castillo (ex-QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, DANZIG).
For Watt, working with his idols was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. "Having Chad and Joey play on my record meant more to me than I could describe," he said. "These are players I idolized and learned the beginnings of what I do now from. They were just as excited as me to be there... that was really the coolest part for me. The energy exuding from the live room was absolutely insane."
As for the video for "Ghost In My Head," Watt explained that it was the first song he wrote for the EP and he always had a feeling the video would be largely performance-based. "Lyrically, this song delves into the all-encompassing trip of a life on the road and the struggles it brings when readjusting to any kind of a 'normal' life. I had a blast shooting this video and I hope you dig."
The 24-year-old Watt was born in New York and is now based in Los Angeles. Watt conjured up his current sound after touring and writing with numerous artists across genres since the age of 16. 2013 saw him co-found CALIFORNIA BREED with Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) and Jason Bonham (FOREIGNER, LED ZEPPELIN), release the group's incendiary full-length debut, and tour with Slash and many others. Watt is also a producer, songwriter and musical director, working with artists across multiple genres, including Justin Bieber and Skrillex, Kygo, DJ Snake, Cody Simpson, SNBRN and more.