HorthWorld is the moniker of singer-songwriter Andrew Horth from Derbyshire in the UK, an artist who’s recently stepped out to share his musical vision with the world. With a knack for heartfelt storytelling and colourful arrangements, Andrew’s creative output as HorthWorld reflects his passion for crafting timeless sounds.
Unveiling his sound in August, he made an emphatic entrance with his power pop debut single “Watercooler Girl,” recorded with Oasis sound engineer Nick Brine and produced by Scott Milligan of the acclaimed prog rock outfit Kitten Pyramid. Bringing his original music alive on stage, HorthWorld has played live at the Y NOT Festival and headlined the Whistlewood Common Midsummerish Music Festival.
With a full band lineup planned for next year, audiences can expect an even more magnetic live experience as HorthWorld prepares to reveal more of the material he’s been recording with a variety of producers. Now, HorthWorld brings the spirit of the season to life with his festive single, “Merry Christmas (Make Amends).”
A spirited nod to the golden era of Christmas classics, the track features all the ingredients of an enduring holiday anthem; bells, rock guitars, a brass band and an uplifting choir. Drawing inspiration from the festive greats like Wizzard, Slade, The Darkness and ELO, the song is at once a celebration and a heartfelt reminder to cherish the time spent with loved ones during the holiday season. True to Andrew’s sense of community, the track features the Melbourne Town Band, a brass ensemble from his home village, with arrangements by local composer Simon Nobbs.
Brought in by the lush arrangement of stacked choral voices as elegant dashes of bells and chimes ring out, the strike of drums brings in an uptempo rhythmic bounce as HorthWorld’s compelling voice glides alongside the light crunch of guitar and warm brass textures. With blissful melodic lines hovering above a dazzling arrangement, “Merry Christmas (Makes Amends)” captures a vintage seasonal aesthetic, filtered through a modern musical lens.
Capped by HorthWorld’s stunning vocal performance and lifted by a superb blend of backing voices, slick lead guitar licks and sensational instrumental work all make this heartfelt Christmas jam a truly charming outing that’s sure to soundtrack the celebrations of countless fans this holiday season. As HorthWorld prepares to share more of his original music and play live with a full band next year, he’s sure to go from strength to strength throughout 2025 and beyond.
Listen to Merry Christmas (Make Amends) below
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