ANdy Palmer!

…is a prolific folk-rock singer-songwriter with strong pop-punk influence based in Chicago, IL. His music blends Americana, 60s pop, and indie-folk with late 90’s alt-rock, power-pop, and a DIY ethos.

Lyrically, Andy’s songs embody the introspection of artists like Elliott Smith and the playful earnestness and wit of artists such as Ben Folds and Jonathan Richman.

Andy is known for drawing inspiration from and referencing hyper-local themes relating to the Chicago area and the Midwest, especially with his 2021 album South Suburban, which is a love letter to his hometown.

Andy is an energetic engaging performer, using his talent for storytelling, sense of humor and buoyant energy to connect with audiences.

For fans of:

The Front Bottoms, Elliott Smith, Ben Folds, Jonathan Richman, Ben Kweller, Jeff Rosenstock

For Booking:

andrewrobertpalmer1@gmail.com

Press & highlights

“A sense of humor is often missing from folk and punk rock; and when it crops up, as in Andrew Robert Palmer’s newest collection Parlour Punk, it can be a breeze of fresh sounds to get you through the long Chicago winter. A local DIY stalwart who has been self releasing an extensive collection of work since 2015’s Ghosts and Bees (A Retrospective), with a dozen albums and EP’s under his belt in a mear five years A.R.P.’s prolific output is clearly impressive.” – Chicago Crowd Surfer, 2019

Andy Palmer has also regularly appeared and had music featured on radio shows, podcasts, and label compilations including: