We had a chat with rising Brooklyn-based indie Americana artist Kaneb Andrews following the release of his new EP False Prophets
Armed with a sound that is built upon his reflective writing and hard-edged authenticity as an artist, Wellesley, MA–born and Brooklyn-based indie Americana artist Kaneb Andrews is somebody who has been earning plaudits for the cinematic and expansive nature of his alluring sound, melding styles like indie rock, Americana and folk to deliver a sound that leaves a rousing and memorable impression on listeners.
The artist’s latest release, his new EP False Prophets, is a collection of five tracks that dive into themes like belief and loss with the kind of grounded and nuanced charm that he has made his own, delving into territory that feels both personal and universal as his cinematic sound brings his narratives to life in engrossing and vibrant fashion. We love this new collection of tracks, and had a chat with Kaneb to find out a bit more about his journey as an artist and the influences and experiences that have shaped his sound and style.
Who TF is Kaneb Andrews?
I am a very normal guy! I grew up in Massachusetts. I live in Brooklyn now. During the day, I work in a bagel shop, and at night I write and perform, and record my own songs.
How long have you been making music?
I’ve been playing music since I was seven or eight, but I didn’t start writing songs until I was around eighteen.
Why do you make music?
Because I enjoy it. And because I never seem to get bored of it. Writing a song is always a challenge, no matter how many I’ve written, and usually each song presents a new sort of challenge for me as a composer or lyricist. So it never gets old. Also, music helps me access emotions and express myself, and I like feeling emotions and expressing myself. Writing songs also helps me learn about myself, the world around me, and my place in that world.
What are your biggest influences?
My biggest influence is Bob Dylan. He is my favorite artist of all time. I also love Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, and many others. A lot of classic rock, obviously. Townes Van Zandt is a very big influence as well. But I listen to all sorts of stuff. I’ve been listening to the new Daniel Caesar album, the new ROSALÍA album, Japanese Breakfast, and the new Olivia Dean album recently. MJ Lenderman is a big influence too.
What would you say has been your best moment so far?
I sold out a headline show in Washington, D.C. this summer to end an East Coast mini-tour. That felt pretty good, and I was really happy with how we played that night. I’d say my other best moments so far happened in the studio recording the False Prophets EP. There were a lot of really great moments and I felt like making the EP really pushed me and stretched me as a musician and producer.
How would you describe your sound to somebody unfamiliar with it?
Like Bruce Springsteen but more modern.
What’s your dream “I’ve made it” moment?
Hearing my song playing in a random store or cafe or bar or restaurant that I walk into.
We love your new EP False Prophets, what more can you tell us about it?
I am glad you like it! I am really proud of this EP. It took me about a year to record the whole thing. Our first session for it was in November 2024, and the last session was in September 2025. We recorded the whole thing in New York City. We recorded each song with a live band and then did overdubs. It’s a presentation of my full-band sound. It definitely contains the best recordings I’ve ever made, and some of the best songs I’ve ever written.
A lot of the narrative of the EP deals with faith and belief: who do you believe in, what do you believe in, should you hold on to a belief or a person, or should you give up? These are questions that I was struggling with as I was recording the EP. So the EP has a lot of sentimental value for me because the songs and recordings on it were with me on that journey, as I was trying to figure things out for myself. And now that I get to put it out, I can finally kind of express what I believe in, and that feels good.
What else do you have planned for the near future?
I actually just played my last show of 2025, in Amagansett, opening for the English Beat. So I have to start thinking about my plans for 2026! I’d like to put together a headline show in New York City sometime in early 2026 so that I can play the whole EP live for people, since New York is where a lot of my friends and fans live. And hopefully some more recording sessions in early 2026! I am always writing.
And finally, who is your biggest fan right now?
My mom, always.
