If photography is the practice of painting with light, then music is the practice of painting with sound. Andy Summers is an expert in both disciplines. Summers, the legendary guitarist for The Police, has been taking photos for longer than he’s been famous. His new solo album,Triboluminescence, provides a handy metaphor for his career […]
Thank you to everyone who participated in the contest to win the signed Fender guitar. Andy selected a winner for the ultimate Spotify playlist of his music. Congratulations to Melinda Jones from Memphis, TN for winning! Your guitar is on the way. Many thanks to our three honorable mentions: Faith Hall, Clay Pendergrass, and Guy Wetherbee. You’ll […]
On August 25th, Cargo Records will release a limited edition double vinyl LP with 9 additional tracks. The release features two orange vinyl disks and an exclusive centerfold montage of Andy’s black and white photography. Andy wrote about his experience creating music in the studio and the making of Triboluminescence: I pretty much regard the […]
Clinical psychologist, author and entertainment analyst, Nancy Berk, Ph.D. features Andy Summers in a Parade Magazine article. The conversation started with Andy’s soar to fame in the early eighties as part of “The Police,” one of the world’s most favorite rock band. Decades later, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Grammy Award-winning artist […]
Never content to simply repeat history, guitarist Andy Summers has always strived to push the envelope and shatter expectations, breaking sonic ground and exploring interesting styles and tones with each new album. Each new disc he puts out is unique, with several miles away from his years of commercial success with his former band, The Police. […]
In this special interview guitarist Andy Summers sits down with Mitch Lafon to discuss his new album Triboluminescence, photography, his travels, The Police and much more. Listen to it now
Don’t miss out on this conversation between Andy Summers and Mike Ragogna of The Huffington Post where Andy discussed his work on his new album “Triboluminescence,” the desire to make it fresh and modern, and his paying tribute to improvisational artists. You can read details of his interview with The Huffington Post below. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/58d99134e4b04f2f07927238 […]
“Now is the golden age of guitar effects.” – Andy Summers. In a recent phone interview, Chris Donoros of Reverb caught up with Summers to talk about his solo albums and how the rapidly advancing music gear industry opens new creative doors. He also discussed details about the guitars and gear he used on the […]
Dread Music Review provides a link to iTunes, Spotify, Amazon (CD) and Amazon (digital) where avid followers of Andy Summers can have an experience of his new solo music “Triboluminescence.” Check it here. ANDY SUMMERS’ TRIBOLUMINESCENCE AVAILABLE TODAY, MARCH 24
Here’s why you should listen to Andy Summers’ newest solo album called “Triboluminescence” which means creating light from darkness. James Killen of Houston Music Review gives a rundown CD review of all nine tracks contained in Summers’ record. Read the review here and find out why it’s got an appeal to jazz fusion fans and guitar […]
