Norton Andreev
Beyond Work
I produce original music and yearly compilations, and I've travelled to 48 countries. For my wellbeing, I go to the gym, occasionally run a 5K, and read self-development books. I also mentor junior developers.
Music
Since I was a child, I've listened to music actively, always imagining how a song would sound if I sang it myself, and what the lyrics would be. In 2010, I started putting together yearly compilations and later began writing my own songs.
My singles and compilations are on Spotify(opens in a new tab) and Apple Music(opens in a new tab).
Singles
The first song I wrote for myself, "It's a Secret", dates from 2014 but was released in 2024. My debut single, "Плащам да гледам" ("I'm Paying to Watch"), came out in 2017, followed by three more singles through 2021.
"Навсякъде си ти" ("You're Everywhere", 2025) is my biggest release so far. It's a ballad with live guitar and a 3D music video that reached nearly 300,000 views on YouTube and charted in North Macedonia. It was remixed by Omniks and mixed in Dolby Atmos. "NarcoBOSS" (2025) and "Къде си?" ("Where Are You?", 2026) followed, both with music videos by an American agency.
Compilations
Every year since 2010, I've put together a compilation of the songs that shaped that year, like a musical diary. Each has its own theme, vibe, and artwork. There are two series, one pop and one Bulgarian pop-folk. Both started as compilation CDs I'd give to friends, producers, and singers. Now they're released as playlists on streaming. The latest are yes baby and Все по живота (Living the Life).
Travel
I like moving between cities. I work from wherever I am, finding a café to settle into, then exploring on foot for the rest of the day. I'm a keen walker, averaging 15 km a day, with several single-day walks over 50 km. I photograph the places I pass through and share them on Facebook(opens in a new tab) and Instagram(opens in a new tab).
Europe 30
- Albania
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Malta
- Moldova
- Netherlands
- North Macedonia
- Poland
- Romania
- San Marino
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
Asia 16
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Cyprus
- Georgia
- Israel
- Kazakhstan
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Malaysia
- Qatar
- Singapore
- Tajikistan
- Thailand
- Turkey
- Uzbekistan
Africa 1
- Morocco
North America 1
- United States
Wellbeing
For years, self-development was about education and career. Now it's also about looking after my wellbeing. I reflect on the past and learn from audiobooks and podcasts. Going through harder times made me more empathetic. I like giving back where I can, whether that's small donations or other simple acts of support. I also go to the gym and occasionally run a 5K.
Mentoring
In high school, I taught audio production and worked on media projects shown at the Harlequin International Media Art Festival. I also represented Bulgaria in radio and environmental leadership projects in Berlin and Tel Aviv.
At the University of Sheffield, I was an Academic Representative and a Faculty Representative. A mentee nominated me for the Outstanding Sheffield Mentor award, for peer support of new Computer Science students. In my final year, I was a Computer Science demonstrator in practical classes, and a Residence Life Mentor for the academic year. Since then, I've mentored junior developers and, at Nortware, guided clients through product and technical decisions.