Andrew Ahrendt
Andrew Ahrendt is an eclectic and reclusive Detroit based Producer, DJ, and Musician. Highly diverse and ever evolving, Andrews constant thirst to try new things has taken him in many directions...and continues to do so. Starting out in the late 90's Producing minmal electronic music and DJing all over the Metro Detroit area led to what was eventually his first full length album, Soundtrack To Internal Struggle...which was released in 2002. The album spawned the ungerground hit Asleep On Acid, which led to a vinyl release on Kompasz Records, out of Toronto. Andrew supported this release by taking out his daring and unique improv electronic sets to clubs and parties around Detroit as well as spending 3 weeks in Europe promoting his music. In 2003 though, the pull for something new prompted him to go back to playing his childhood Alto saxophone, learn new studio techniques and software, and to delve deeper into the combination of live and electronic sounds. This led to the formation of The Glamorous Polyamorous Project...an eclectic group of multi-instrumentalists who all had the knack for improvisation. Depending on the night, the group consisted of anywhere from 3 to 7 artists...all rotating positions. The group was short lived...but the experience inspired Andrew to take on more
projects, including starting work on what would become the epic concept album, Turn That Frown Upside Down. Along the way, Andrew took on producing roles including shaping the sound on Jason Dakers 2006 Hip Hop album, Things To Do In Detroit When You're Dead. Turn That Frown Upside Down was finally completed in 2009.
A schizophrenic journey that combines all of his influences..."Frown" has the ability to make you laugh, cry, and at some points...lose your mind. After the release of "Frown", Andrew took yet another new direction when he produced the punk band Illegitimate Sons Of Liberty 2010 EP, Rock And Roll Adventure Fantasy Land...his first foray into pure rock production. Currently Andrew, along with collaborator Markus Akers, is working on a project called The Avon Players...which utilizes big dance beats, synthesizers, lush harmonies, and Bleu Eyed Soul.