Andy Zipf
Encyclopedia
Andy Zipf is a singer/songwriter from Indianapolis
, Indiana
, currently living in Northern Virginia
. Zipf has been touring across the country for the last seven years and has quickly become a constant on the East Coast. He has opened for the Cold War Kids, Badly Drawn Boy, Joshua Radin, Delta Spirit, Evan Dando, The Ataris, The Wrens, Jeremy Enigk, Dave Bazan, Nicole Atkins, Sunset Rubdown and Mary Lou Lord.
In 2008, Zipf embarked on an ambitious project to combine music and film in a constantly changing live performance art piece known as "Pfriends on Pfilm." Performing in all white, Andy Zipf and one other musician played in front of a white canvas while a kaleidoscope of emotion-themed colors were projected onto their bodies by another artist. The show was taken across the country, and was seen in clubs, warehouses, and coffee shops.
In October 2009, Zipf signed to P Is For Panda, a record label which strives to "to promote artists, bands, writers, filmmakers, etc; and...give back to the community."
Also in October 2009, Zipf wrote and recorded with The Lost Chorus, a band comprising former members of Stavesacre
and Project 86
, according to that band's MySpace profile. http://www.myspace.com/thelostchorus
Zipf just finished a new album “Jealous Hands" (his first on P Is For Panda/Hopeless), produced by Jeremy Griffith. It was digitally released on July 5, 2011. As he previously has done with other projects, Zipf also gave away a 192kbps download of the record on his website.
and Lauris Vidal in support of the TWLOHA Spring 2010 UChapters Tour, "Evenings of Lyrics and Conversation".
Indianapolis
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
, currently living in Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia consists of several counties and independent cities in the Commonwealth of Virginia, in a widespread region generally radiating southerly and westward from Washington, D.C...
. Zipf has been touring across the country for the last seven years and has quickly become a constant on the East Coast. He has opened for the Cold War Kids, Badly Drawn Boy, Joshua Radin, Delta Spirit, Evan Dando, The Ataris, The Wrens, Jeremy Enigk, Dave Bazan, Nicole Atkins, Sunset Rubdown and Mary Lou Lord.
History
Zipf was among the first to call for a shift away from traditional music marketing business models and has given away much of his music for free. In 2007, he raised more than $45,000 from his fans to produce "The Long Tail EP." In 2009, he released "The Cowards Choir" using a "pay as you can" model from his website. For his music and marketing techniques, Zipf has caught the attention of Paste Magazine, Performing Songwriter Magazine, American Songwriter, XM Satellite Radio and CMJ music festival. Zipf has had songs placed on VH1, MTV and most recently, "Stumble On The Line" was featured on ABC's Private Practice.In 2008, Zipf embarked on an ambitious project to combine music and film in a constantly changing live performance art piece known as "Pfriends on Pfilm." Performing in all white, Andy Zipf and one other musician played in front of a white canvas while a kaleidoscope of emotion-themed colors were projected onto their bodies by another artist. The show was taken across the country, and was seen in clubs, warehouses, and coffee shops.
In October 2009, Zipf signed to P Is For Panda, a record label which strives to "to promote artists, bands, writers, filmmakers, etc; and...give back to the community."
Also in October 2009, Zipf wrote and recorded with The Lost Chorus, a band comprising former members of Stavesacre
Stavesacre
Stavesacre was an American rock band from Huntington Beach, California formed in 1995. The band was composed of vocalist Mark Salomon, guitarists Jeff Bellew and Ryan Dennee, bassist Dirk Lemmenes and drummer Sam West....
and 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...
, according to that band's MySpace profile. http://www.myspace.com/thelostchorus
Zipf just finished a new album “Jealous Hands" (his first on P Is For Panda/Hopeless), produced by Jeremy Griffith. It was digitally released on July 5, 2011. As he previously has done with other projects, Zipf also gave away a 192kbps download of the record on his website.
Charity
Early in 2010, through April 28, Zipf is touring nationwide with Damion SuomiDamion Suomi
Damion Suomi is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. He currently resides in Cocoa Beach, Florida.-Music career:Suomi began singing in church as a child and later took up the guitar after his parents' divorce as a means to feel more connected to his father, who also played guitar...
and Lauris Vidal in support of the TWLOHA Spring 2010 UChapters Tour, "Evenings of Lyrics and Conversation".
Discography
- I Stole The Morning Sun (Gotee RecordsGotee RecordsGotee Records is a record label founded by dc Talk member Toby McKeehan , Todd Collins, and Joey Elwood...
, 2004) - Are We Going Down single deluxe (2005)
- The Long Tail EP (2007)
- Lay it Down EP (2008)
- Coward's Choir EP (2009)
- The Long Tail LP (2009)
- Our Voice is a Weapon EP (2009)
- Travelers' Songs and Carols EP (2009)
- Jealous Hands (2011)