ASHRR releases their genre-bending single, “Sway.” The fifth single off their upcoming album, Sunshine Low, “Sway,” showcases the trio’s dynamic songwriting at its finest. Pioneering a signature blend of electronic soul, post-punk, space disco, and indie-dance, ASHRR’s unique sound continues to garner acclaim, leading up to their album release this fall via Ralph Lawson’s beloved label 20/20 Vision Recordings.
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Drawing from their rock and blues influence, ASHRR utilizes funky guitar riffs and live drums to form the foundation for “Sway.” The eclectic trio flexes their synth skills with analog leads, acting as seamless transitions from section to section. “Sway is a perfect example of ASHRR’s strengths—addictive vocal hooks, groovy rhythms, and thumping bass lines coalescing into one ultra-impressive production.
“‘Sway’ is slinky and seductive the way it comes in and settles into a late ‘70s post-punk disco vibe,” says Josh Charles, one-third of the outfit. “We had acclaimed bass player Emmanuel Ackon from the band of the legendary Ebo Taylor record his part in Ghana. The bass line here is very challenging, and he was perfect.”
Due out September 20, Sunshine Low sees the band coming into the sunshine, making music that makes people dance while exploring more of their roots in soul, funk, jazz, and their love of hip-hop, electronic, and experimental music. “It’s about embracing the present, drawing from inner strength, and living freely in the moment,” says the group’s lead vocalist Steven Davis. Recent singles include the improvisationally-based “Deux Sons,” the soulful psychedelia of “Fizzy,” the darker, moodier “What’s Been Turning You On?” and most recently, the upbeat “Different Kind Of Life.”
Sunshine Low Tracklist:
1. Please Don’t Stop The Rain
2. Different Kind Of Life
3. Sway
4. Sunshine Low
5. What’s Been Turning You On?
6. Koolove
7. Lion
8. Fizzy
9. No Garden
10. Deux Sons
11. Something New
12. Sun Song
13. The Glow
Formed of lead vocalist Steven Davis and producer-musician-vocalists Josh Charles and Ethan Allen, ASHRR came together from varying backgrounds working in music. Charles started as a jazz pianist, mentored by the late Dr. John, before working in pop, rock, and country as a critically acclaimed singer/songwriter. Charles met Davis in Nashville after both moved from New York City where Davis was headlining huge rooms singing big band standards as well as writing for film and TV. They would soon after move to Los Angeles, where they were introduced to Allen, a Grammy-nominated engineer working with everyone from Ben Harper, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, and Mavis Staples. Setting out to simply create music they liked, they formed ASHRR in 2018, quickly establishing a strong connection in the studio.
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