Indie rock musician Andrew Paul RELEASES Single “drill.” FEATURING the westerlies, jared schonig, and thèriot 

New York-based singer, trumpeter, and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Paul will release his new single, “drill.,” on December 4, 2026, featuring acclaimed brass quartet The Westerlies and drummer Jared Schonig.

Written and arranged by thèriot, “drill.” occupies a space between indie rock, chamber music, and cinematic Americana. The recording combines the rich harmonic textures of The Westerlies with Schonig’s dynamic percussion and Paul’s distinctive musical sensibility, resulting in a sound that is intimate, atmospheric, and expansive.

The Westerlies, a New York-based brass quartet known for bridging jazz, contemporary classical, and American folk traditions, have collaborated with artists including Fleet Foxes, Big Red Machine, and Aoife O’Donovan. Their inventive approach to brass instrumentation has earned them recognition as one of the most distinctive ensembles working across genres today.

Drummer Jared Schonig brings an equally versatile musical background, with a career spanning jazz, Broadway, and contemporary recording. His contributions provide a rhythmic foundation that complements the recording’s layered brass arrangements.

At the center of the project is Andrew Paul, whose career has taken him from New York’s independent music scene to performances at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Apollo Theater. A four-time GRAMMY-nominated recording contributor, Paul has performed or recorded with artists including Lady Gaga, The Roots, James Taylor, and Chris Botti.

Moving fluidly among trumpet, voice, guitar, and keyboards, Paul draws on a musical vocabulary shaped by jazz, soul, rock, and Americana. His work reflects an ongoing interest in bringing together musicians and traditions that rarely share the same stage.

“drill.” was engineered by Aaron Bastinelli and mastered by Emerson Mancini, whose technical craftsmanship helps bring the recording’s intricate instrumentation and dynamic range into focus.

The release marks a new chapter in Paul’s recording career, bringing together an accomplished group of collaborators in a project that emphasizes musical exploration over conventional genre boundaries.

“drill.” will be available on major streaming platforms December 4, 2026.

“drill.” by Andrew Paul

Written by thèriot

Voice, Fender Telecaster, and Moog Minitaur by Andrew Paul
Brass by The Westerlies
Drums by Jared Schonig

Recorded at Virtue and Vice in Williamsburg, NY in 2022 and Fun Sound in Warwick, NY in 2024 and 2025
Additional Production and Engineered by Aaron Bastinelli
Mastered by Emerson Mancini
Released by MAINLINE MUSIC on Dec. 4
Design by Andrew Paul