Runaground

Electronic pop producer and singer/songwriter RUNAGROUND named his project in honor of his grandfather, whose ship "ran aground" in the Pacific during World War II. He describes it as a moment in life when going off course can be the best thing for one's journey. His career moves have been similar. Born Andy Kirk near Nashville, Tennessee, he grew up playing drums, listening to gospel, and playing in local bands. After a series of unfruitful label signings, he veered off the expected course and took his music to social media. His covers of hits by Ellie Goulding, Justin Biebe...