Robert Ascroft's Echo Still Remains album (out this Friday February 14th) via Hand Drawn Dracula features an incredible cast of collaborators from the likes of Christopher Owens (Girls), Kid Congo Powers, Ora Cogan, Britta Phillips (Luna), Ruth Radelet (Chromatics), and more.
With a background in Los Angeles as a Hollywood photographer and director, it makes sense that Ascroft taps into his musician side with such a collaborative approach involving some of his closest friends in the music world. He aims for the cinematic allure of Wim Wenders or David Lynch, and it wass engineered by Ted Young (Rolling Stones, Kurt Vile, Sonic Youth), mixed by Larry Crane (Elliott Smith, The Shins), and mastered by Josh Bonati (Mac DeMarco, Slowdive).
Following the Christopher Owens (Girls) collab âShouldâve Stayed In Bed, on Thursday Ascroft will be releasing âDorian Gray,â the video and album track collaboration with Ora Cogan.Â
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Visionary director, photographer and producer, Robert Ascroft unveils a captivating musical odyssey akin to the cinematic allure of Wim Wenders' "Until The End Of The World" and the ethereal resonance found in 4AD's This Mortal Coil. Emerging as a prominent photographer in the 2000s, Ascroft forged his path through collaborations with luminaries of the Oscars, Grammys, Tonys, and Emmys. With an innate ability to capture the essence of his subjects through his camera lens, he redefines photography, infusing it with depth, emotion, and narrative. A classically trained guitarist turned music producer, Ascroft weaves intricate melodies and evocative songwriting with cinematic narratives.
Drawing from a diverse array of talented friends, Ascroft curates a mesmerizing ensemble of vocal performances featuring luminaries such as Zumi Rosow (Black Lips), Kid Congo Powers (The Cramps, Gun Club), Tess Parks, Ruth Radelet (Chromatics), Britta Phillips (Luna), and more. With Ascroft's multi instrumental performances on guitar, bass, and keys, complemented by the rhythmic contributions of friends Derek James and Roger Brogan, the album takes on a rich and dynamic sonic journey.
"Echo Still Remains'' transcends traditional musical boundaries, beckoning listeners into a world crafted from Ascroft's vivid imagination. Each track unfolds like a technicolor scene in a cinematic narrative, with each melody and lyric evoking a sense of profound introspection and wonder. Accompanied by stylized music videos in Ascroft's distinct visual world, "Echo Still Remains" emerges as a multifaceted work of art, inviting listeners to stir the soul and lose themselves in a world of sound and sensation.
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Robert Ascroft presents: Devil Opens The Door (feat. Kid Congo Powers)
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Following the recent collaborations with Chromaticsâ Ruth Radelet and Lunaâs Britta Phillips, Robert Ascroft enlists Kid Congo Powers â known for his solo material in addition to being a member of The Cramps, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, and The Gun Club â on the new single âDevil Opens the Door.â The track is a swampy, gritty groove featuring Ascroftâs vibey guitar work over a primal drum beat, while Kid Congo Powers unleashes devilish undertones that would make even the underworld blush.Â
More known for his collaborations in other entertainment fields like directing, photography, and music production, Ascroft is also a classically trained guitarist turned music producer, where he weaves intricate and evocative melodies that embody his cinematic narratives. Originally from Rochester New York, Robert's upbringing is steeped in his mother's musical heritage and his father's work with Kodak, which foreshadowed his destined immersion in the realms of creativity.
âDevil Opens the Doorâ is taken from Robert Ascroft's forthcoming album Echo Still Remains, out February 14th via Hand Drawn Dracula.Â
Visionary director, photographer and producer, Robert Ascroft unveils a captivating musical odyssey akin to the cinematic allure of Wim Wenders' "Until The End Of The World" and the ethereal resonance found in 4AD's This Mortal Coil. Emerging as a prominent photographer in the 2000s, Ascroft forged his path through collaborations with luminaries of the Oscars, Grammys, Tonys, and Emmys. With an innate ability to capture the essence of his subjects through his camera lens, he redefines photography, infusing it with depth, emotion, and narrative. A classically trained guitarist turned music producer, Ascroft weaves intricate melodies and evocative songwriting with cinematic narratives.
Drawing from a diverse array of talented friends, Ascroft curates a mesmerizing ensemble of vocal performances featuring luminaries such as Zumi Rosow (Black Lips), Kid Congo Powers (The Cramps, Gun Club), Tess Parks, Ruth Radelet (Chromatics), Britta Phillips (Luna), and more. With Ascroft's multi instrumental performances on guitar, bass, and keys, complemented by the rhythmic contributions of friends Derek James and Roger Brogan, the album takes on a rich and dynamic sonic journey.
"Echo Still Remains'' transcends traditional musical boundaries, beckoning listeners into a world crafted from Ascroft's vivid imagination. Each track unfolds like a technicolor scene in a cinematic narrative, with each melody and lyric evoking a sense of profound introspection and wonder. Accompanied by stylized music videos in Ascroft's distinct visual world, "Echo Still Remains" emerges as a multifaceted work of art, inviting listeners to stir the soul and lose themselves in a world of sound and sensation.
Following the head turning collaboration with Chromatics singer Ruth Radelet on âFaded Photograph" from earlier this year, A-list Hollywood photographer, director and musician Robert Ascroft taps vocalist and actress Britta Phillips, of indie bands Luna and Dean & Britta, to channel the allure of 1960s Film Noir with the dark and surreal beauty of David Lynch's Lost Highway in sound and cinema with the new single âWhere Did You Go." The track boasts Ashcroftâs ethereal guitar interplay with Roger Broganâs rhythmic mode drumming to conjure a haunting vintage charm with a whip-smart modern allure.
More known for his collaborations in other entertainment fields like directing, photography, and music production, Ascroft is also a classically trained guitarist turned music producer, where he weaves intricate and evocative melodies that embody his cinematic narratives. Originally from Rochester New York, Robert's upbringing is steeped in his mother's musical heritage and his father's work with Kodak, which foreshadowed his destined immersion in the realms of creativity.
âWhere Did You Goâ is taken from his forthcoming album Echo Still Remains, out January 31st via Hand Drawn Dracula.Â
Visionary director, photographer and producer, Robert Ascroft unveils a captivating musical odyssey akin to the cinematic allure of Wim Wenders' "Until The End Of The World" and the ethereal resonance found in 4AD's This Mortal Coil. Emerging as a prominent photographer in the 2000s, Ascroft forged his path through collaborations with luminaries of the Oscars, Grammys, Tonys, and Emmys. With an innate ability to capture the essence of his subjects through his camera lens, he redefines photography, infusing it with depth, emotion, and narrative. A classically trained guitarist turned music producer, Ascroft weaves intricate melodies and evocative songwriting with cinematic narratives.
Drawing from a diverse array of talented friends, Ascroft curates a mesmerizing ensemble of vocal performances featuring luminaries such as Zumi Rosow (Black Lips), Kid Congo Powers (The Cramps, Gun Club), Tess Parks, Ruth Radelet (Chromatics), Britta Phillips (Luna), and more. With Ascroft's multi instrumental performances on guitar, bass, and keys, complemented by the rhythmic contributions of friends Derek James and Roger Brogan, the album takes on a rich and dynamic sonic journey.
"Echo Still Remains'' transcends traditional musical boundaries, beckoning listeners into a world crafted from Ascroft's vivid imagination. Each track unfolds like a technicolor scene in a cinematic narrative, with each melody and lyric evoking a sense of profound introspection and wonder. Accompanied by stylized music videos in Ascroft's distinct visual world, "Echo Still Remains" emerges as a multifaceted work of art, inviting listeners to stir the soul and lose themselves in a world of sound and sensation.
