Gustaffson have today released their hauntingly beautiful new single ‘Flowers’, featuring Emmy-winning composer Bear McCreary (Outlander, Walking Dead).
Liverpool-born singer and songwriter Andrew Gower formed Gustaffson in 2020 with lifelong friend and guitarist James Webster. Though best known for his acting roles in acclaimed TV shows such as Black Mirror, Outlander, and Carnival Row, Gower has been writing music since the age of 15.
Flowers is the second of three exclusive singles from Gustaffson’s debut album ‘Black & White Movie’, it follows the beautifully soulful ‘On Broadway’. The album, out on 15th March 2025, is produced by Elbow’s Craig Potter and features collaborations with Emmy-winning composer Bear McCreary and legendary actor Sir Ben Kingsley.
The track is accompanied by an official music video, which is directed by Bafta winning director Myriam Raja (Topboy) and stars Jamie Harris (West Side Story & Carnival Row).
Speaking on the latest release, Andrew said:
“Flowers is about exploring the extraordinary in the ordinary. The day to day gesture of buying flowers for any occasion: from heartbreaking loss, to the innocence of young love. Just like the actual flower, the pain or love can either grow stronger or eventually pass way. The song builds from the simplicity of voice & piano before moving into the filmic string orchestra McCreary composed. It all started with a lyric ‘old flowers from the funeral what do I do with you today? You were new last week and I’ve got to throw you away’.”
It is a captivating video with an even more captivating soundtrack. A voice rich with emotion benefitting from some serious depth and a power that can break your heart, make you cry or smile all within a simple breath. This is where music and magic converge, leaving the listener feeling like they have witnessed something very special indeed.
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