About Andy LeFevre

Andy LeFevre is an English singer-songwriter whose songs explore landscape, history, wildlife and the lives of ordinary people. Drawing on folk, acoustic and contemporary influences, his music combines strong melodies with storytelling inspired by real places, historical events and personal experience.

For more than sixteen years Andy has written and recorded songs ranging from reflective contemporary folk to historical narratives and nature-inspired pieces. Whether writing about puffins on a remote island, forgotten local legends or humanity's relationship with the natural world, his songs seek to capture the stories that connect people to place.

Many of his songs are inspired by the landscapes, wildlife and history of the British Isles.

Several of Andy's songs have received recognition in songwriting competitions, including Life In Red City, Lost Love (with poet Didi E. M. Crook) and Sitting There At Your Knee, all of which reached Song of the Year finals.

Based in Essex, Andy performs at music clubs, festivals and local radio events, both as a solo artist and alongside a variety of musical collaborators.

Collaboration

Collaboration has always been at the heart of Andy's songwriting. Over the years he has worked with lyricists, vocalists and musicians from across the UK and internationally, combining different perspectives while maintaining his distinctive melodic style.

Notable collaborations include Karen Maxwell on The Witch Finder General, inspired by the notorious Matthew Hopkins witch trials, and Jackie Bishop on Our World and Watching You Fly, Evgenia.

Before lockdown, Andy also sang with the Essex Chordsmen, performing at prestigious venues including the Lord Mayor of London's Mansion House and the International Convention Centre, Bournemouth, before audiences of more than 2,000 people.

Albums

Reality & Dreams  (forthcoming)

A collection of songs exploring the boundary between memory, imagination and experience. Featuring the forthcoming single Hawker's Hut and other stories drawn from history, landscape and personal reflection.

Collaborations (2026)

A collection of songs created with fellow writers, musicians and vocalists from across the world. The album celebrates the creative possibilities of distance collaboration and shared musical vision.

Our World (2020)

A reflective album exploring humanity's relationship with the environment and with one another. The songs consider responsibility, connection and the fragile balance of the world we share.

Oh Lundy Isle (2016)

Inspired by the dramatic beauty, history and folklore of Lundy Island in the Bristol Channel, this concept album tells true stories of smugglers, pirates, shipwrecks and wildlife from one of Britain's most remarkable islands.

Featured songs include:

• William de Marisco (King of Lundy)
• Lost Upon The Deep (Jenny's Cove)
• Last Voyage of the Nightingale
• Puffins
• Dream Catcher

The album supports the work of Lundy conservation and is stocked in the island shop.

Reflections (2016)

A varied collection of songs and instrumentals featuring the much-requested Still Under Your Spell, with contributions from Peter Slater, Roy Bartholomew and Rachel Hack.

Raindance (2010)

Andy's debut album, showcasing the melodic songwriting and eclectic influences that would become hallmarks of his later work.

Songwriting Style

Andy’s songs are united by a love of storytelling. Drawing inspiration from wildlife, history, local folklore and contemporary life, he combines narrative, melody and atmosphere to create songs that invite listeners to see familiar subjects from a fresh perspective.

His music ranges from medieval-tinged folk-rock to melodic contemporary folk-pop, always grounded in story, place and theme.

Beyond Music

Andy studied Applied Physics at Portsmouth University and spent much of his professional career designing integrated circuits for companies including STC, Nortel, Elantec and Intersil.

A former Portsmouth Individual Chess Champion, he competed nationally, including in the British Under-21 Championships.

Away from music he enjoys astronomy, photography, canal boating and many five-minute online chess games!