SONG OF THE DAY (#259)

'anyone anywhere,' by ashby

boston-based ashby is comprised of evelyn pope [songs, vox] and bill cowie [instruments, knob-twiddling]. in 2001 they released their debut, the amusingly-titled 'power ballads,' and 2005 they released 'looks like you already won.' it's another one of those albums that should've been huge, but the profileration of readily-available music and kids with garageband these days makes that a tough enterprise.

if you've ever enjoyed the sea and cake, the cardigans, saint etienne, birdie, or stereolab, you're sure to get a kick out of ashby. the songs go down like liquid velvet. personally, i love the bossa nova influence. i've rarely met a brass section i didn't like, as you know by now. flutes! french horns! trombones! trumpets! awesome. always awesome. big kudos to bill cowie and his nice productions touches and big kudos to evelyn pope for her smooth-as-silk vocals. nice job, guy and gal.

here are a few samples, all of which come from 'looks like you've already won.' enjoy!

→ ashby: anyone, anywhere
→ ashby: getting started
→ ashby: he likes the sound