Andrew Fearn – Sleaford Mods
Andrew Fearn is the instrumentalist half of the minimalist English post-punk duo, Sleaford Mods.
Sleaford Mods have described their work as “electronic munt minimalist punk-hop rants for the working class” and their songs have been described as embittered rants about unemployment, modern working life, celebrities and pop culture, capitalism, and society in general.
Sleaford Mods formed in Nottingham in 2007, with Andrew Fearn replacing former member Simon Parfrement in 2012. In January 2026, they released their 13th album, The Demise of Planet X on Rough Trade Records. It was well-received by critics and fans alike, reaching number one in the UK Indie charts.
Their music has appeared on documentary soundtracks and they have collaborated with legendary artists such as The Prodigy and Leftfield.
When he’s not creating music or touring with Sleaford Mods, Andrew can either be found gardening or working on his electronica solo project, EXTNDDNTWK.
Why Andrew Fearn is Vegan
Andrew Fearn became vegetarian in his teens, due to the influence of The Smiths but it didn’t stick until he found his own reasons to ditch the animal products.
The real turning point came when Andrew Fearn heard the advice of nutrition experts such as Dr Michael Greger and watched documentaries such as What the Health, which convinced him to go vegan.
Although he initially went vegan for health, Andrew told the Viva! Vegan Podcast that now reducing animal cruelty is just as important to him and he can often be spotted wearing a vegan t-shirt on stage, including one representing Viva!’s Hogwood campaign.
Andrew Fearn, the quieter half of Sleaford Mods, opens up about his vegan journey, compassion for animals and trying to do what he can.
In this conversation, Andrew and Faye discuss topics, such as:
- austerity and poverty in the UK
- becoming very famous and what it feels like
- Andrew’s interest in charities, from Viva! to Shelter
- the best places for vegan food while touring
- playing the Sydney Opera House
- how he tries to use his platform to highlight causes he cares about