RELEASE SOULFUL NEW SINGLE

‘UNDERGROUND’ 

LISTEN HERE

ACCOMPANIED BY EXCLUSIVE MUSIC VIDEO

DIRECTED BY BAFTA NOMINATED METIN HUSEYIN (Outlander)

STARRING GRAMMY NOMINATED SHARON D. CLARKE (Dr Who), MATTHEW McNULTY (The Terror), KIRAN SONIA SAWAR (Black Mirror) and WAJ ALI (Carnival Row)

THIRD SINGLE FROM HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DEBUT ALBUM 

‘BLACK & WHITE MOVIE’ 

OUT FRIDAY 21ST MARCH 2025

PRE-ORDER HERE

‘BLACK & WHITE MOVIE’ IS PRODUCED BY ELBOW’S CRAIG POTTER & FEATURES EMMY-WINNING COMPOSER BEAR McCREARY AND LEGENDARY ACTOR SIR BEN KINGSLEY

31st January 2025: Gustaffson have today released new single ‘Underground’, the third and final offering before their highly anticipated debut album ‘Black & White Movie’, out Friday 21st March 2025. Listen here. Album available to pre order now here.

Underground embraces the untold, everyday stories of the people travelling on London’s Underground. Gustaffson lead singer & lyricist Andrew Gower implores listeners to open their eyes to the magical tales of London life. 

Uninhibited by the pressure to create sub-three-minute fodder for algorithms, Gustaffson have forged a track infused with 60s psychedelia, a sweeping six-minute journey, exploring the dark, claustrophobic corners of the commute, yet finding its way to an optimistic celebration of shared humanity, the elegiac choral backing vocals bringing the song to an uplifting climactic end.

Speaking on the track, Gower says: “In the studio we referenced epic drawn out songs like ‘Gimme Shelter’ by the Stones. Whilst grounded in truth and the world's harsh realities, there’s crucially a collective journey to joy. I was determined to tell a story with real characters and open a gateway into their complex lives."

Underground encapsulates the spirit of the band’s forthcoming debut album, the title of which—Black & White Movie—is lifted from the song’s lyrics. 

The single release is accompanied by a music video directed by BAFTA nominated Metin Huseyin (Outlander). Shot on location on the Underground, the video stars three-time Olivier-award winning actress Sharon D. Clarke (Doctor Who), Matthew McNulty (The Terror), Kiran Sonia Sawar (Black Mirror) and Waj Ali (Carnival Row). We follow them as they play four beautifully flawed protagonists: Sister Mary, Brother John, Daughter Jane & Doctor Mo. Watch here.

"I love this song,” Huseyin says. “When Andrew asked me to be involved, and I heard the song for the first time, I was blown away and have continued to be with each subsequent listen. It’s rare things that elevate us and this is a rare thing; raising the spirits and warming one’s cold extremities both physically and emotionally." 

Underground is the third single from 'Black & White Movie', following on from the soulful ‘On Broadway’ (listen here) and the haunting ‘Flowers’, featuring Emmy-winning composer Bear McCreary (Outlander, Walking Dead) (listen here). The album, out on Friday 21st March 2025, was produced by Elbow’s Craig Potter and features a cameo from legendary actor Sir Ben Kingsley. 

Liverpool-born singer and songwriter Andrew Gower formed Gustaffson in 2020 with lifelong friend and guitarist James Webster (‘Webbo’). Though he has been writing music since the age of 15, Gower is best known for his acting roles in acclaimed TV shows such as Black Mirror, Outlander, and Carnival Row.

The formation of Gustaffson was serendipitous. While on a film set, Gower met Elbow musician and producer Craig Potter, sparking a musical collaboration. Gustaffson recorded their debut EP, The Jacaranda, at Blueprint Studios in Manchester with new band members David Gleave (bass) and Graham Bennett (drums). The EP was played across national BBC Radio stations and was named Record of the Week on Guy Garvey’s Finest Hour (BBC Radio 6). It received glowing reviews from BBC Introducing, Louder Than War magazine, Peter Jobson (I Am Kloot), and TV/film composer Nathan Barr. 

Black & White Movie tells extraordinary tales of ordinary lives. With 13 tracks that serve as individual cinematic experiences, Andrew Gower's poignant lyrics, honed over 15 years as an actor, shine light & dark on the duality of human existence. Seamlessly blending the iconic sounds of both music and film worlds, this album invites listeners on a journey where every track is a movie in its own right. Gustaffson are excited to present this original vintage record in a modern algorithmic world.

Jo Whiley - BBC Radio 2

“I love the drama. I love the drama of this. So good.”

Chris Hawkins - BBC Radio 6

“This will stop you in your tracks. A thing of standout beauty”

1883

“Gower brings his cinematic storytelling to life through music”

Hunger

“The kind of record that reminds you why people fell in love with music in the first place”

Black & White Movie - Tracklist

Champagne Socialist

Closer

On Broadway

Flowers

The Jacaranda

Underground

Paris in Summer

Go Easy

Bonnie & Clive

Night People

Some Kind of Sweden

Kingdom

Northern Baby

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