Gustaffson have today released new single ‘Underground’, the third and final offering before their highly anticipated debut album ‘Black & White Movie’, out Friday 21st March 2025. Listen here. Album available to pre order now here.
Underground embraces the untold, everyday stories of the people travelling on London’s Underground. Gustaffson lead singer & lyricist Andrew Gower implores listeners to open their eyes to the magical tales of London life.
Uninhibited by the pressure to create sub-three-minute fodder for algorithms, Gustaffson have forged a track infused with 60s psychedelia, a sweeping six-minute journey, exploring the dark, claustrophobic corners of the commute, yet finding its way to an optimistic celebration of shared humanity, the elegiac choral backing vocals bringing the song to an uplifting climactic end.
Speaking on the track, Gower says: “In the studio we referenced epic drawn out songs like ‘Gimme Shelter’ by the Stones. Whilst grounded in truth and the world’s harsh realities, there’s crucially a collective journey to joy. I was determined to tell a story with real characters and open a gateway into their complex lives.”
Underground encapsulates the spirit of the band’s forthcoming debut album, the title of which—Black & White Movie—is lifted from the song’s lyrics
Underground is the third single from ‘Black & White Movie’, following on from the soulful ‘On Broadway’ and the haunting ‘Flowers’, featuring Emmy-winning composer Bear McCreary (Outlander, Walking Dead). The album, out on Friday 21st March 2025, was produced by Elbow’s Craig Potter and features a cameo from legendary actor Sir Ben Kingsley.
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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