





It is with a heavy heart that I write about music erudition, Andrew Weatherall at the circumstance of his recent passing. I have however taken this time of grief to truly reflect on his art. Weatherall holds a special place in my heart. At the age of sixteen, I stumbled across Primal Scream's 1991 album 'Screamadelica' and it was one of the first albums I really immersed myself in (and it would be one of the first albums that inspired me to write about music). I was truly captivated by the merge of this upbeat house sound and a twisted core of alternative rock that was manipulated in this perfect cohesive way. To this day, Screamadelica remains one of my favourite albums of all time.

Weatherall was the master-mind behind this Primal Scream record - and he is the mastermind behind an array of the greatest musical pieces we all know and love. His resume stands strong, creating for the likes of New Order and Happy Mondays (and a load more) - it's clear to see how talented Andrew Weatherall was.





I admire Weatherall most because of his roots. He started off as a music journalist and DJ, where he undoubtedly found connections for the next step up. Weatherall climbed the ladder of the industry in the right place and scene to deliver us music we would cherish and remember for years beyond himself. He was a man of true ambition and motivation and his determination is his most inspiring attribute.

Written by Holly Dolan

It is less often than you think that someone in the music industry truly knows their craft - Andrew Weatherall was one of the few. He soared through the ranks, imbedding himself in knowledge and refining his art along the way. From his early life with his admirable record collection and encyclopedic knowledge of music, through to embarking on a solo career carrying all the reputable gems he made along the way - this was a life of a passionate man, and a man to be remembered.