“Browne cites Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, and Frank Sinatra as musical inspirations, along with bands like R.E.M. and The Clash, whom The Nightporters played with once upon a time. His solo work is distinct from his work with collaborators, such as Lynx Deluxe. He credits the desire to change things up genre-wise to Bowie”.

Sammie Purcell (Rough Draft Atlanta)

https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/02/12/from-punk-to-acoustic-andy-brownes-journey-and-valentines-day-gig/

“There is a grit and punk edge to his songs yet a presence of loss as well, heartache and self punishment thrown in for good measure”.

Larry Lamon

“The songs are open-hearted, complete, and flourishing with redemptive fodder for the imagination that’s mysteriously timeless”.

Chad Radford

https://radatl.com/2021/05/11/lynx-deluxe-jungleland/

The Nightporters were a prominent Atlanta new-wave and punk band that anchored the city's music scene in the early 1980s. They famously bridged the gap between different subcultures, drawing crowds that ranged from street punks to guys in suits.

Historical Highlights:

* The 688 Club: The band regularly played the legendary Spring Street music venue known as the 688 Club. At just 15 years old, frontman Andrew "Andy" Browne got his start fronting the band there.

* Famous Ties: During the Nightporters' run, the group even shared the stage with major touring acts like The Clash, REM, The Replacements, RuPaul, Lords of The New Church, Flipper, The RayBeats, Bo Diddley.

* Coverage: Their enduring legacy as local Atlanta legends has been chronicled in articles by Atlanta Magazine and ArtsATL.