Andrew Huston is an indie singer-songwriter who moved from Philadelphia to Long Beach, California, two years ago, and his new album, SWAY, is the first record he has made since the move. The lead single, “California Rain,” arrives on streaming platforms Friday, October 16, 2026. The full album follows Friday, November 13, and Huston celebrates with a release show at Vine in Long Beach on Sunday, November 15.
Hear Andrew’s music on his Bandcamp page, where his records are available to stream and buy, and follow him on Instagram at @ahust1.
At a glance
- Artist: Andrew Huston, indie singer-songwriter and drummer
- From: Philadelphia; now based in Long Beach, California
- New single: “California Rain” (out Friday, October 16, 2026)
- New album: SWAY (out Friday, November 13, 2026)
- Release show: Vine, Long Beach, Sunday, November 15, with Cynthia Nelson Band and iji
- Produced with: Stephen Cunningham at Dream Machine Studio, Long Beach
- Bandcamp: andrewhuston.bandcamp.com
- Instagram: @ahust1
Who is Andrew Huston?
Huston came up in Philadelphia’s music scene, playing in a string of bands before starting a solo project under his own name. His team counts five solo records since 2019, plus one with his band, The Waders. His last full-length, Cycling, credited to Andrew Huston & The Waders, came out August 23, 2024, on Buzzer Beater Records. Then came the move west, about 3,000 miles from home, which is usually the point where a songwriter loses momentum. Huston used it as material instead.
What does “California Rain” sound like?
His team describes “California Rain” as a jangly rocker in line with his earlier music, with cleaner, more streamlined production. The lyric is about a change of scenery and the surprises that come with new surroundings, which makes it a natural first look at the album. The listening notes point to Jeff Tweedy, Mac DeMarco and Elliott Smith as touchstones, and the album’s press materials suggest it for fans of Elliott Smith, Band of Horses and Alex G. If you know Huston’s earlier work, expect his familiar vocal phrasing in a sharper frame.
The song is not public until October 16. Until then, you can hear where he is coming from on Spotify and Bandcamp.
What is Andrew Huston’s album SWAY about?
SWAY is a ten-song record about isolation, and about how strange isolation feels when the weather outside is perfect. “Never Want To” is a surfy breakup song with spooky textures. “Ocean Drive (Till I See)” and “The Fishing Pier” follow Huston around the California coast as he takes stock of the move. “Minnesota Snow,” the second-to-last track, steps away to a cold place to find some clarity about the warm one. The closing title track is about weathering storms, inside and out, and staying put through them.
The full tracklist: “Eggshells,” “Like Halloween,” “Never Want To,” “Ocean Drive (Till I See),” “Ankle Brace (Where Are Your Friends?),” “California Rain,” “The Fishing Pier,” “Don’t Cry,” “Minnesota Snow” and “Sway.”
Who made SWAY with Andrew Huston?
It is essentially a two-person record. Huston wrote every song and plays drums, his first instrument, along with bass, guitar and lead vocals. Producer Stephen Cunningham recorded, engineered and mixed the album at Dream Machine Studio in Long Beach, and he plays guitar, keyboards, synthesizers and piano. Paige Scherer sings on “The Fishing Pier” and Emma Stotts on “Minnesota Snow.” Ian D.G. Bennett mastered it at Mission Control Mastering. Huston’s team calls it his tightest and most cohesive record yet.
Where can you see Andrew Huston play live?
The SWAY release show is Sunday, November 15, 2026, at Vine, the wine bar and performance space at 2142 E. 4th Street on Long Beach’s Retro Row. Cynthia Nelson Band and iji open. Watch his Instagram for ticket details and more dates. For a feel of him live, his 2022 Cart Sessions video with his Philadelphia band is below.
- Bandcamp: andrewhuston.bandcamp.com
- Spotify: Andrew Huston on Spotify
- Instagram: instagram.com/ahust1
FAQ
When does Andrew Huston’s “California Rain” come out?
“California Rain,” the first single from SWAY, is out on streaming platforms on Friday, October 16, 2026.
When is Andrew Huston’s album SWAY released?
SWAY comes out on Friday, November 13, 2026. It was recorded with producer Stephen Cunningham at Dream Machine Studio in Long Beach.
Where is the SWAY release show?
The release show is Sunday, November 15, 2026, at Vine in Long Beach, with Cynthia Nelson Band and iji.
Where is Andrew Huston from?
Andrew Huston is from Philadelphia and moved to Long Beach, California, about two years ago.
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