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Guitar World
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Naomi Baker

“I was just like, ‘This is a sign, man, because this situation blows right now”: The moment that Andrew Watt dived into production – after starting out his career as a recording musician

Andrew Watt performs onstage during the 67th GRAMMY Awards Pre-GRAMMY Gala & GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Jody Gerson on February 01, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

If there’s one thing Andrew Watt has learned, it’s how to turn chaos into gold. A rare modern producer who still thinks like a player (because he also is one), Watt recalls the time he ditched the stage and headed behind the scenes in a make or break attempt to follow his producer dreams.

“I found myself in a van that broke down after it crashed into something, then riding in a tow truck trying to get to Reno, Nevada,” Watt tells Guitar World.

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