Andy Stochansky is a Canadian singer-songwriter signed to RCA U.S.. After touring as Ani DiFranco's drummer for several years, he released his solo debut album, While You Slept, in 1996. Since then, he has released four more albums.
Two songs from his 2002 album Five Star Motel, "Wonderful (It's Superman)" and "Stutter," received considerable radio attention. That album was produced by Tom Rothrock, but Stochansky chose Goo Goo Dolls frontman Johnny Rzeznik to produce his follow-up album, 100. According to Stochansky, Rzeznik warned him, "the critics would eat me alive for working with him," but Stochansky chose to go forward with the project anyway, saying, "and that's when I said, great, let's get started!" The first single from 100, titled "Shine," was covered by Australian Idol competitor Shannon Noll. The song was a huge number 1 hit selling 8 times platinum.
As well as playing guitar, Andy plays piano and drums. He is now writing and co-writing for other artists between Los Angeles and Toronto. He guest-starred on the WB series Charmed as himself in the episode Spin City. His song "Here Nor There" was also featured in Episode 203 of the Showtime series Queer As Folk. "Shine" has been used for Hollywood film Better Than the Steins as well as rugby commercials in the UK. "On The Radio" has been used in U.S. TV series Brothers & Sisters. He also made an appearance in the Australian soap Neighbours, portraying an Irish singer/songwriter singing in 'Charlies Bar' in 2008.
