Drew Powell is a young country artist, writing classic songs that fit just as well on the beach as they do crying at home after a break-up. Drew’s music is personal, with an open heart and honest lyrics. His first single “If You’re Up” tells a story, of yearning for love that is just out of reach. With a huge singalong chorus, “If You’re Up” is Drew’s first big swing as an artist as he steps out from behind the scenes as a touring drummer.
At its core Drew Powell’s music is about joy, “If You’re up” is just the beginning of the story. Having grown up in North Vancouver, BC, Drew cut his teeth playing locally in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland of BC. While attending Capilano University he quickly found himself an in demand freelance drummer where he played in an early iteration of Carly Rae Jepsen’s band. Wanting more challenges Drew then attended the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA where he studied under such music luminaries as Susan Rogers (Prince, Barenaked Ladies), Prince Charles Alexander (P Diddy, May J Blige), and Sean Slade (Radiohead, The Pixies). During this time he found the time to hone his skills not only as a drummer, but a producer, multi-instrumentalist and most importantly a writer. ~Drew Powell
Have a listen to my full chat with Drew Powell and a couple of acoustic tunes.
Have a listen to his tune If You’re Up!
