Singer-Songwriter Andy Shauf Questions Existence On New Single “Wasted On You”; Unveils Upcoming Album ‘Norm’ & Tour Dates

Toronto-based singer-songwriter Andy Shauf has announced his new album Norm, set for release on February 10th via Arts & Crafts, along with an extensive tour schedule in the spring. Leading the news is his quirky and existential new single “Wasted On You”, and its accompanying visual.

Inspired by David Lynch’s film Mulholland Drive, Andy Shauf recreated the story (with the help of Nicholas Olson) to revolve around Norm, after writing the album’s title track. “The character of Norm is introduced in a really nice way,” Shauf shares. “But the closer you pay attention to the record, the more you’re going to realize that it’s sinister.” 

A similar pattern occurs on the album’s lead single/opening track, “Wasted On You”. Narrated by Shauf’s iconic and gentle vocals, the dreamy pop tune begins with a simple question: “What happens when they die?” before religion, death, and existence continue to unravel as the song progresses. The accompanying video, directed by V Haddad and written by Shauf, is a playful depiction of God (played by Lauren Servideo) and Jesus (Frederic Winkler), once again presenting the duality in Shauf’s music. 

Watch below, and check out upcoming tour dates just past:

Tour Dates:

Nov. 18 – Mexico City, MX @ Corona Capital

Jan. 20 – Fredericton, NB @ Shivering Songs (Solo)

Jan. 21 – Halifax, NS @ Light House Arts Centre (Solo)

Feb. 21 – Columbus, OH @ Skully’s 

Feb. 22 – Nashville, TN @ The Basement East

Feb. 24 – Ft. Worth, TX @ Tulips

Feb. 25 – Austin, TX @ Scoot Inn

Feb. 26 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Beer City Music Hall

Feb. 28 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom

Mar. 1 – Santa Ana, CA @ Observatory OC

Mar. 2 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco

Mar. 3 – San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall

Mar. 7 – Portland, OR @ Revolution Hall

Mar. 8 – Seattle, WA @ Crocodile

Mar. 10 – Victoria, BC @ Royal Theatre

Mar. 11 – Vancouver, BC @ The Orpheum

Mar. 12 – Kelowna, BC @ Kelowna Community Theatre

Mar. 14 – Edmonton, AB @ Winspear Centre

Mar. 15 – Calgary, AB @ Jack Singer Concert Hall

Mar. 16 – Saskatoon, SK @ TCU Place 

Mar. 17 – Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre

Mar. 18 – Minneapolis, MN @ Cedar Cultural Center

Mar. 22 – Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall

Apr. 20 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel 

Apr. 21 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer 

Apr. 22 – Saxapahaw, NC @ Haw River Ballroom 

Apr. 24 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club 

Apr. 26 – Boston, MA @ Royale 

Apr. 27 – Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground 

Apr. 28 – Ottawa, ON @ The Bronson Centre 

Apr. 29 – Montreal, QC @ L’Olympia 

May 2 – London, ON @ London Music Hall 

May 3 – St. Catharines, ON @ FirstOntario Place 

May 4 – Kitchener, ON @ Centre in The Square 

May 5 – Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall