Get ready to groove to March’s ALT Artist of the Month – Neighbour Andy!
Middle province’s Neighbour Andy has spent the last few years building a reputation not only as a band, but as a genuine hot ticket. Comprised of Drake Lesperance (vocals), Mark Davidson (guitar), MacKenzie Jackson (bass), Jordan Alexiuk (drums), and Joel d’Eschambault (keys), the five friends fuse the rhythmic drive of alt-rock with the narrative heart of Americana, folk, and an influence of funk — a sound that skips the predictable and lands somewhere that feels necessary.
The group first gained local traction in 2022 with the single “71”, an infectious track born from guitarist Mark’s childhood home that captures the feeling of growing up with your best friends. Their debut self-titled EP followed that same year, quickly establishing their place in Winnipeg’s indie live show scene. Building up to their debut album release, “Wild One” in 2023, they sold out their 500-capacity album release show in just eight minutes.
Summer 2025 brought the “Niagara St.” single, hinting that brand-new Neighbour Andy music is on the horizon, and their down-to-earth authenticity with a goofy sense of humour between bandmates translates to relatable storytelling through songwriting and a charismatic stage presence.
With cross-Canada touring, festivals like NXNE, Festival du Voyageur, Real Love Fest, and airplay on CBC Radio, Neighbour Andy is just getting started, poised to become a familiar name in the indie-rock corner of music in 2026 and beyond.
Check out Neighbour Andy‘s ‘Courtney’, and listen for them all month long on ALT 94.3!
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