Andrew Schwab
Encyclopedia
Andrew "Macabre" Schwab is an American
singer, songwriter
, author
, and journalist
. He is the lead singer and lyricist for the rock group Project 86
. With Project 86, he has released seven albums and 2 EPs to date. Through Relevant publishing he has released one autobiography
"It's All Downhill From Here: On the Road with Project 86" chronicling his life on the road with the band. He has also released two compilations of his own poetry, humorous stories, rants, and insights on life ("We Caught You Plotting Murder" and "Do Not Disturb") and is debuting a new book called "Fame Is Infamy" in November 2009. Schwab maintains a featured blog column at Relevant.com and also currently writes for HM, Relevant, and AP magazines. Schwab is often scheduled to speak at special events, music festivals, etc.
, Relevant Magazine and was the "New Noise" editor for CCM Magazine
. He also maintains a popular blog column at Relevant Magazine
.
United States
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singer, songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
, author
Author
An author is broadly defined as "the person who originates or gives existence to anything" and that authorship determines responsibility for what is created. Narrowly defined, an author is the originator of any written work.-Legal significance:...
, and journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
. He is the lead singer and lyricist for the rock group Project 86
Project 86
Project 86 is an American Christian rock band from Orange County, California, formed in 1996. The line-up consists of bassist Steven Dail, vocalist and songwriter Andrew Schwab, and guitarist Randy Torres. The band has released seven studio albums, which have collectively sold over 500,000 units...
. With Project 86, he has released seven albums and 2 EPs to date. Through Relevant publishing he has released one autobiography
Autobiography
An autobiography is a book about the life of a person, written by that person.-Origin of the term:...
"It's All Downhill From Here: On the Road with Project 86" chronicling his life on the road with the band. He has also released two compilations of his own poetry, humorous stories, rants, and insights on life ("We Caught You Plotting Murder" and "Do Not Disturb") and is debuting a new book called "Fame Is Infamy" in November 2009. Schwab maintains a featured blog column at Relevant.com and also currently writes for HM, Relevant, and AP magazines. Schwab is often scheduled to speak at special events, music festivals, etc.
We Caught You Plotting Murder
Schwab's first book of poetry has sold over 1,000 copies since its release date and is a fan favorite.Do Not Disturb
Andrew Schwab's second book of poetry, Do Not Disturb still struggles with social anxieties but the subject matter is much more varied and contains examples of spiritual, social and even individual struggles. This collection offers a better insight into Schwab's humor as well as his spirituality.It's All Downhill From Here: On the Road with Project 86
"After seven years of life on the road with his band, Project 86, Andrew delivers some of his highlights (and many of his lowlights) as he goes to war with disappointment, his bandmates, and himself on the path to finding meaning in the music industry. Far, far away from the cliché books with dull tour stories, this full-length collection delves deeply into the mind of a severely neurotic and paranoid lead vocalist with sidesplitting results as he unravels. However, amidst the laughter comes a powerful message of loyalty and integrity despite unimaginable obstacles and strained friendships along the way. And of course, it’s not without Schwab’s strategic commentary on everything that lies in his destructive path along the way. This one will tug at even the coldest of hearts...and that’s a promise."Fame Is Infamy
On November 27, 2009 Schwab released his newest book entitled: Fame Is Infamy.Journalism
Schwab has written for publications such as AP Magazine, HM MagazineHM Magazine
HM: The Hard Music Magazine is an American bimonthly publication focusing on both Christianity and hard rock. Articles include news, album and festival reviews, posters, artists to watch, indie artist reviews, devotionals and interviews with Christian artists...
, Relevant Magazine and was the "New Noise" editor for CCM Magazine
CCM Magazine
CCM Magazine was a monthly magazine published by Salem Publishing, a division of Salem Communications. It was first published in July 1978, and it has always been a Christian music magazine. On January 16, 2008, Salem announced that the April 2008 issue would be the final printed issue of the...
. He also maintains a popular blog column at Relevant Magazine
Relevant Magazine
RELEVANT Magazine is a bimonthly magazine providing content on “God, life, and progressive culture”. It is published by RELEVANT Media Group and a circulation of 56,667. Its companion web presence, RELEVANTmagazine.com, launched in 2002 with the email newsletter, 850 Words of RELEVANT...
.
Musical Works
- Project 86Project 86 (album)Project 86 is the debut album of the American band Project 86. It was released on June 16, 1998 on BEC Recordings, a the Christian imprint of Tooth & Nail Records. This album established Project 86 as one of the more promising hardcore/metal groups in the Christian music scene...
(1998) on BEC Recordings (an imprint of Tooth & Nail Records) - Drawing Black LinesDrawing Black Lines-Personnel:*Andrew Schwab – vocals*Randy Torres – guitar, vocals, piano*Stephen Dail – bass, guitar*Alex Albert – drums*GGGarth – producer, additional engineer*Brandon Ebel - executive producer*Andre Wahl - engineer, mixing...
(2000) BEC Recordings and Atlantic Records - Truthless HeroesTruthless HeroesTruthless Heroes is the third album released by the U.S. post-hardcore band Project 86. It was released on September 12, 2002 on Tooth & Nail Records and September 24, 2002 on Atlantic Records and debuted at number 146 on the Billboard Top 200, with over 7000 copies sold.Truthless Heroes is a...
(2002) Atlantic Records and Tooth & Nail Records - Songs to Burn Your Bridges BySongs to Burn Your Bridges BySongs to Burn Your Bridges By is the fourth album by rock band Project 86. Originally released independently in November 2003 on the band's own label Team Black, the album was re-released on Tooth & Nail Records on June 1, 2004...
(2003) Independent, Team Black Records - Songs to Burn Your Bridges By Reissue (2004) Tooth & Nail Records
- ...And The Rest Will Follow (2005) Tooth & Nail Records
- Rival Factions (2007) Tooth & Nail Records
- The Kane Mutiny EPThe Kane Mutiny EPThe Kane Mutiny EP is an iTunes-exclusive digital EP that was released on November 27, 2007 by the post-hardcore band Project 86. Announced on August 23, 2007, the EP is composed of five tracks: two Rival Factions B-sides, a cover of The Sisters of Mercy's "Lucretia, My Reflection," and remixes of...
(2007) Tooth and Nail Records - This Time of Year EPThis Time of Year EPThis Time of Year EP is the second EP released by Orange County-based rock band Project 86. The release was first announced on September 23, 2008 through the band's official MySpace blog. Nine days later, the band released a further update naming the new release as This Time of Year, and specifying...
November 18 (2008) Team Black Records - "Picket Fence CartelPicket Fence CartelPicket Fence Cartel is the seventh studio album by Project 86. It was released on July 14, 2009 through Tooth & Nail Records. As the second full release after the departure of their previous drummer, Alex Albert, it is not yet known who plays drums on this album.The sound for the album has been...
" July (2009) Tooth and Nail Records
External links
- http://www.andrewschwab.com/
- http://www.myspace.com/andrewschwab
- http://www.project86.com/
- http://www.myspace.com/project86