Andrew Cushin is an English singer and songwriter. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Cushin gained prominence after supporting artists Noel Gallagher and Louis Tomlinson on their concert tours. He released his debut album Waiting For The Rain in 2023. Cushin's second album Love is For Everyone was released in May 2025.
Life and career Cushin is from Newcastle upon Tyne. When he was 18, his father passed away. and he began playing live music, citing musical influences from Donovan, Bob Dylan, Paul Weller, Noel Gallagher, and The Beatles. Cushin used to play as a goalkeeper in Newcastle Benfield F.C.'s youth team, where he met his first manager, who introduced him to Noel Gallagher and sent Gallagher a recording of him singing his single "Waiting For The Rain". Later that year, Cushin released his single "Where's My Family Gone" in collaboration with Noel Gallagher, who produced and played guitar for the song. In 2021, Cushin signed onto Pete Doherty's record label Strap Originals. He was previously signed to Virgin Records. In 2023, Cushin became the opening act for Louis Tomlinson on 36 dates of his Faith in the Future World Tour. That June, Cushin released his fourth single from his upcoming album, entitled "It's Coming Round Again", and a music video for it, filmed on tour with Tomlinson. He then performed at the Mercury Lounge in New York City in July of that year.
Cushin released his debut album Waiting For The Rain on 29 September 2023. The album was produced by Dave Eringa and recorded in Rockfield Studios and The Libertines' Albion Rooms. Cushin was supported by "celebrity backers" Louis Tomlinson, Noel Gallagher, and Pete Doherty, to release the album, as described by The Independent. The album remained at No. 1 on the Official Independent Album Breakers Chart for three weeks. Cushin was an opening act for Noel Gallagher's UK Summer 2024 tour. He headlined the Mouth of the Tyne Festival in July 2024. In December 2024, Cushin headlined an event at the Aston Martin F1 Team Technology Campus. His second album Love is For Everyone was released in May 2025. Cushin provided support to OMD on several of their summer 2026 dates in the UK.
Discography Studio albums +List of studio albums, with selected details Title Details Peak chart positionsUK Waiting for the Rain Released: 29 September 2023 Label: Strap Originals Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming 69 Love Is for Everyone Released: 2 May 2025 Label: LAB Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming 35
Extended plays +List of extended plays, with selected details Title Details You Don't Belong Released: 22 April 2022 Label: Strap Originals Format: Digital download, streaming
Singles As lead artist Title Year Album "It's Gonna Get Better" 2020 "Where's My Family Gone" "Waiting For The Rain" Waiting For The Rain "You Don't Belong" 2022 "You'll Be Free"Waiting for the Rain "Dream for a Moment" "4.5%" 2023 "It's Coming Round Again" "Wor Flags" "Just Like You'd Want Me To" "Alright!" 2025 Love Is for Everyone
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