Canadian South African artist Ashcoustics releases inspiring debut EP and music video, ‘No More’
Ashcoustics is a South African Canadian solo independent artist aspiring to inspire strength, hope and kindness in a lonely world. Her songs bleed out stories from her own life experiences as well as the lessons she’s learned from them with the intention to reach out and remind listeners that the power lies within ourselves to blaze toward that light waiting for us at the end of the tunnel. Infused with influences such as pop, rock, alternative, country, and folk, her sound is a flavor of indie you’ve never heard before.
Stitched together with poetic lyrics expressing captivating passion and melodic emotion Ashcoustic‘s debut EP “No More” commands the pursuit of the love and life you deserve. From standing up to being taken advantage of in “No More“, to rejecting unrequited love in “It’s Your Turn” and “Keep Knocking“, and coming to terms with letting go of toxic behaviours in “Guilty Pleasure“, the EP weaves a tapestry of the journey to self-acceptance.
Decorated with smooth yet powerful vocals, warm acoustic goodness and rich vibrations that lift and fall harmonically with the storylines of each song Ashcoustics‘ EP, produced and recorded by Ollyvans Studios, is an inspiring introduction to this young artist’s repertoire.
Ready to take her career to the next level from performing local gigs, Ash held down 3 jobs to self-fund the recording of her EP as well as a music video shoot. Although a daunting task to take on as an independent artist, the EP and music video have received an impressive reception since it’s release.
To promote this long-awaited milestone Ash hosted a successful EP Launch Party at Harrington’s Cocktail Lounge on the 20th of April, filling the well-known live music venue with musos and music lovers alike. The night started with intimate collaborative performances where she invited other talented artists in Cape Town to share the stage with her, such as Stanley Sibande, Alanna Joy & Charlie Charles from Lost//Youth, and Lukin Joshua.
This was then followed by a full band performance of her original music featuring the songs from the EP and ended off on a high note with a screening of her debut music video co-produced with Adam Hansen and shot by Alexandre Ortscheit. Continuing to ride the sonic wave of her release Ash will be heading to America in June and then Europe later in October to promote her EP further and explore new horizons. She is a force to be reckoned with and is only just getting started.
About Ashcoustics Journey
Raised in South Africa, Ashcoustics started her music career in the beautiful mother city of Cape Town and has been prolifically performing all over the Western Cape and Gauteng over the past 2 years with her debut on the national Expresso Show on SABC 3 as well as appearances at well-respected events and live music venues such as: Tales from the Lounge on Discovr TV, The House of Machines, Station on Bree, The Barleycorn Music Club, Open Sesame Bar, The Armchair Theatre, RELOAD Espresso Bar (Leadsville), Local at Heritage Square, Saggy Stones, The Mojo Market, Franschoek Uncorked Festival @ Hey Joe Brewery, The Purple Windmill, The Piano Bar, Sensiva Cafe, Bar Acoustics at Fokof Bar, Railways Cafe, The Rusty Oak , Sunbird Restaurant, Boschendal Wine Estate, Le Petit Manior, Eastgate Mall’s Piazza with Megan Carlse Productions.
Ashcoustics held down 3 jobs to self-fund the recording of her debut EP “No More” and first music video, successfully released on the 28th of April 2023. “No More” is an anthem for the people pleasers used and abused for way too long. A bold statement of self-acceptance regardless of other opinions and a rebirth of identity.
The start of self-love and the end of self-sacrificing peace for those who don’t deserve it. Her goal is to spread this message to empower and uplift listeners wherever they are in life. To celebrate and promote this milestone she hosted an EP Launch Party at Harrington’s Cocktail Lounge on the 20th of April where she also held a screening of her debut music video.
Music is not this young artists only passion, Ash is also a talented freelance graphic designer and full time marketing manager for the sustainable renewable energy company, Hubble Lithium. Undoubtedly, Ashcoustics is a force to be reckoned with and is only just getting started…
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