Portugal-based British artist Ashley Ray Simon is one of our favourite finds of the week. Despite being an active musician for quite some time, we only recently came across his beautiful work, and we’re really excited to be sharing it with you.
‘Vaya Con Dios’ was originally created back in 2019 but has now come back to life as part of the artist’s recently released debut EP, ‘How Well Do You Know This Place’.
The song itself is really quite stunning and exudes warmth and sincerity. Ashley’s emotive and soulful vocals flow over a stripped-back yet immersive sound that blends folk with indie. Adding to its sense of authenticity, the track was actually recorded live and in analogue alongside producer Rohin Brown.
You can experience ‘How Well Do You Know This Place’ in its entirety here.
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