Autralia-native Andy Clockwise, who completed a residency at the Spaceland in Los Angeles in July, is an audacious performer and fine songwriter who combines in-your-face lyrics with big melodies.  The song "My Generation", turns the celebratory spirit of the The Who classic on its head and shines a light on the self-absorbed, bored, and vain. It's also insanely catchy.

For our session, Clockwise demonstrated the diversity of his music, playing songs that ranged from the orchestral "Second Wind" to the rock anthem "Everybody's In A Band", which includes a satiric salute to Beyoncé.    He's a confident sort (how many others would release a double-album debut?), with a look and confidence that is somewhat reminiscent of Elvis Costello, but with a cheeky approach to his lyrics that at times narrowly avoids straying into novelty but always grabs your attention.

Check out the session below.