Release: February 1th 2013
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/nl/album/city-life-single/id596345999
Release show 'City Lights' EP - February 14th, De Unie, Rotterdam:
tickets: http://www.rotown.nl/tickets
Ashtraynutz is the pop,soul, hiphop and folk formation around the young singer and producer Joël Gaerthé.
Joël, grew up in a music loving family, with a piano and an extensive music collection within an arms length. Inspiring circumstances in which Joël started writing his own lyrics at an exceptionally young age. He seemed to have a specific musical "ear," and was able to memorize and reproduce melodies after hearing them just ones. Combine this with his sense of timing, rhythm, and, as became clear later, a unique raspy voice, a career in music seemed to be written in the stars.
Ashtraynutz arose during his study to become a musician/producer in Rotterdam. His lyrics and compositions were molded into fully-fledged songs with an 'Urban Folk' feel to them. Inspired by artist such as Tom Waits, J. Dilla and Jamie Lidell. Ashtraynutz produces a dynamic mix of hip hop, soul, blues, and folk. The dark somewhat raspy voice of lead singer and composer Joël gives the band a rootsy - but still verry fresh - sound. Ashtraynutz played clubs and festivals throughout the country. Ashtraynutz made their debut on national radio early 2012 and played live several times at Radio 6 and Radio 2. In the spring of 2012 Joël and his band opened for Chef'Special in sold out venue's such as Paradiso (Amsterdam), Tivoli (Utrecht) and de Oosterpoort (Groningen).
For Publishing & Management contact: Soepermarkt -
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Bookings: Katja Keersemaeker / Friendly Fire -
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