Drew Mottinger is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised in the rust belt. Drew has released one full length solo album and currently performs under his own name and is also a member of the band Malena Zavala. Working with renowned producers, including Eric Valentine (Brandon Flowers, Queens of the Stone Age), Greg Kurstin (Kelly Clarkson, Beck), and others, he has developed a sound that is atmospheric yet playful -- acoustic yet electronic...
Drew Mottinger's self-titled LP is an instrumental masterpiece. A blend of electric and acoustic guitar, woodwinds, electronic organ, synth pads, piano and programmed beats, the album is at times heavily textured or sparsely atmospheric, creating a darkly dreamy soundscape of slow burners and live takes.
Drew Mottinger's music has appeared in movies, ad campaigns, television shows and more. The Drew Mottinger MFT sound is contemplative, catchy, and upbeat about the triumph of the human spirit.
Drew Mottinger has released two original EP's and a full length album, all independently. His debut full-length, Mechanical Mountain (2014), was ranked in the top ten in The Deli Magazine: Albums of the Year. He has toured throughout North America and Europe and has collaborated with other recording artists including Anton Barbeau , Brian Chase ( Yeah Yeah Yeahs ), Aaron Embry (Fifty Year Storm), Spider Stacey (Kinky), Jeremy Sherrer (Barcelona) and Lady Lamb.