Gustaffson have today released a cover of Oasis’ ‘Half The World Away’, ahead of the first show from the Oasis Live ‘25 World Tour at Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
Recorded in Elbow’s Blueprint Studios in Salford, their version sees the song stripped back as Andrew Gower gives his unmistakable vocal talent to the world famous lyrics of Oasis. Accompanied only by piano, this cover allows a classic to take on a whole new meaning within the world of Gustaffson.
The Gustaffson ‘Half The World Away’ cover arrives the same day as Oasis kicks off their Live ‘25 World Tour in Cardiff, Wales. This unprecedented global event was sparked by news of the band’s reunion, indisputably the biggest moment in music in 2024. Into 2025, as the dates have drawn nearer, the excitement has continued to reach fever pitch, with tonight’s performance sure to go down in history. The global tour commences tonight at Cardiff Principality Stadium, before heading to Manchester, London, Edinburgh and Dublin in the UK, and then continuing worldwide.
This new offering from Gustaffson comes hot on the heels of their debut album, ‘Black & White Movie’. Produced by Elbow’s Craig Potter and featuring collaborations with Emmy-winning composer Bear McCreary and legendary actor Sir Ben Kingsley, it has been met with both widespread critical and fan acclaim. Listen here.
Black & White Movie tells extraordinary tales of ordinary lives. With 13 tracks that serve as individual cinematic experiences, Andrew Gower’s poignant lyrics, honed over 15 years as an actor, shine light and dark on the duality of human existence. Seamlessly blending the iconic sounds of both music and film worlds, the album invites listeners on a journey where every track is a movie in its own right.
The songs are stories of escapism (‘Paris in Summer’), Hollywood dreams (‘Bonnie & Clive’), iconic Liverpool venues ‘The Jacaranda’ and the Liverpool Empire (‘Champagne Socialist’), with the album ending on their anthemic paean to the North (‘Northern Baby’).
Liverpool-born singer and songwriter Andrew Gower formed Gustaffson in 2020 with lifelong friend and guitarist James Webster (‘Webbo’). Though he has been writing music since the age of 15, Gower is best known for his acting roles in acclaimed TV shows such as Black Mirror, Outlander, and Carnival Row.
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