Andy LeMaster


Andy LeMaster is an American musician, songwriter, engineer, and producer from Athens, Georgia. Now It's Overhead is the primary project for his own songwriting, while he also releases music under his own name and contributes as a co-writer on various projects. LeMaster has engineered, produced, and performed on many albums since he began recording in the late 1990s, including releases by Bright Eyes, Now It's Overhead, Azure Ray, Conor Oberst, Maria Taylor, Orenda Fink, Better Oblivion Community Center, and Michael Stipe. He has been a frequent touring member of Bright Eyes since the late 90's, and has performed live as a band member with several other artists including Azure Ray, Fischerspooner, and Michael Stipe.
LeMaster is co-owner of Chase Park Transduction recording studio in Athens with fellow producer/engineer/musician, David Barbe. He is also a visual artist, and has done all the covers for Now It's Overhead's records. He made a guest appearance on Late Night with David Letterman in 2007 playing bass as a rotating member of the band Bright Eyes.
LeMaster is gay.

Album Appearances

''See also Now It's Overhead''

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

  • Western Lows – GlacialJaxart Records – Production, Engineering, Mixing, Performance
  • Alessi's ArkThe Still LifeBella Union – Production, Engineering, Mixing, Performance
  • Amanda ShiresDown Fell The Doves – Lightning Rod Records – Production, Engineering, Mixing, Performance
  • Pacific UVAfter the Dream You Are Awake – Mazarine Records – Mixing, Writing
  • LoversA Friend in the World – Badman Recording Co. – Mixing
  • Maria TaylorSomething About KnowingSaddle Creek Records – Mixing
  • Yip Deceiver – MedalliusNew West Records – Mixing
  • Shonna Tucker and Eye Candy – A Tell All – Sweet Nectar Records – Mixing
  • Dead ConfederateIn the Marrow – Spiderbomb Records – Engineering

2014

2015

2016

  • Ruby the RabbitFoot – Divorce Party – Normaltown Records – Production, Engineering, Performance, Mixing, Writing
  • Bright EyesThe Studio Albums 2000–2011Saddle Creek Records – Engineering, Performance
  • Haroula Rose – Here the Blue River – Little Bliss Records – Production, Engineering, Performance
  • The Casket Girls – The Night MachinesGraveface Records – Engineering, Mixing
  • Maria Taylor – ‘’In the Next Life” – Flower Moon Records – Mixing

2017

2018

  • Glowworm – Can't Let Go – Post Dog Productions – Mixing
  • FischerspoonerSIRUltra Records – Engineering, Mixing, Performance, Writing
  • Violet Delancey – Columbia Road – Production, Engineering, Mixing, Performance
  • Thayer SarranoI Will Never Be Used To Your Beauty – Guildwater Group – Production, Engineering, Mixing, Performance
  • Michael StipeSouris CalleSouris Nocturne – Perrotin – Production, Engineering, Mixing, Performance, Writing
  • Azure RayWaves – Flower Moon Records – Mixing
  • The GlandsDouble CodaNew West Records – Engineering, Mixing
  • Sandy Devastation – Total Brooklyn Bitch – Production, Mixing

2019

  • Better Oblivion Community Center'Self-titledDead Oceans – Production, Engineering, Performance
  • LeeAnn Peppers – ‘’For Asha, With Hope” – Mixing
  • Maria TaylorSelf-titled – Flower Moon Records – Mixing
  • Sailors & Ships – Self-titled – Laser Brains – Mixing
  • PolyensoYear of the Dog – – Other People Records – Production, Engineering, Mixing, Performance
  • Michael StipeYour Capricious Soul – Futurepicenter, Inc – Production, Engineering, Mixing, Performance, Writing

2020

2021

2022

  • Night Palace – Diving RingsPark the Van Records – Engineering
  • Sandy Devastation – Polesmoker – Production, Mixing
  • Georgia Marshall – Look At Me Now – Production, Engineering, Mixing, Performance, Writing
  • Ruby the RabbitFoot – Like Doves and Roses – Aerobic International – Production, Engineering, Performance, Mixing, Writing
  • Mykki Blanco, Michael StipeFamily TiesStay Close To Music – Engineering
  • Michael Stipe with Brian EnoFuture, If FutureLimited Edition Bioplastic 12 inch – – Earth Percent – Production, Engineering, Mixing, Performance, Writing

2024