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Pop disruptor Ashnikko has announced their sophomore album Smoochies, out October 17th. In celebration of this announcement, Ashnikko has released the music video for “Trinkets” released earlier this week.
LISTEN TO “TRINKETS” AND WATCH THE OFFICIAL
MUSIC VIDEO HERE
Premiered on Radio 1 as Jack Saunders ”Hottest Record,””Trinkets” sees Ashnikko turn casual dating into an art form, collecting men like shiny souvenirs as she sings about her pursuits over a chaotic, candy-coated beat. Directed by Léa Esmaili, the music video gives us inside access to Ashnikko’s art nouveau candy coloured world brimming with doll parts, ashtrays, D&D dice and keychains of men. In a time where minimalism and clean girl aesthetic is on the rise, Ashnikko leans into maximalism as a form of expression.
Speaking on the ‘Trinkets’, Ashnikko says :“My little princess boys love being trinkets, hanging off my bag, looking up at me with smiles on their faces, swinging as I walk.”
Ashnikko’s second album, Smoochies, is her most personal body of work to date. Following 2023’s debut WEEDKILLER, sonically it expands Ash’s distinct hybrid-pop sound while taking a significantly more autobiographical approach to lyrics. The 15-track album is a rebellious one, made from a place of radical joy at a time when the world has never felt more threatening for femmes and marginalized communities. In response, Ashnikko is taking up space by inhabiting a state of pure play. It’s absurd and grotesque, explicit and tender, sexy without an ounce of desire to perform for the male gaze.
Speaking on Smoochies: Smoochies feels like Demidevil’s older sister. It’s sexy, playful, and feminine, while toeing the line of grotesque and absurd. I feel like purse sediment so much of the time – like a mess of crumbs and gum in receipts and lipgloss that I’ve forgotten about – so the album feels like that too. This is the first where I’ve written very autobiographically, but at the core of it all is personal autonomy and joyful whimsy.
Ashnikko will be treating fans to special editions of the vinyl record, including an exclusive Urban Outfitters Black Ice vinyl for US fans. Pre-orders are available HERE.
MOOCHIES TRACKLIST
SIDE A:
- Smoochie Girl
- Liquid
- Trinkets
- Chichinya
- Skin Cleared
- Microplastics
- Full Frontal
- She’s So Pretty
SIDE B:
- Wet Like (feat. COBRAH)
- I Want My Boyfriends to Kiss
- Sticky Fingers
- Lip Smacker
- Itty Bitty
- Baby Teeth
- It Girl
Ashnikko has announced a UK SMOOCHIES Tour, kicking off on February 11th in Glasgow’s O2 Academy, stopping in Manchester and Dublin before making its way to London with O2 Academy Brixton. Tickets are available on pre-sale from August 19th and on general sale Thursday August 21st. Exclusive pre-sale access will be given to fans who pre-order ‘Smoochies’ via the official UK store before Monday August 18th @ 10 AM EST.
SMOOCHIES UK TOUR
February 11th – Glasgow – O2 Academy
February 14th – Manchester – Manchester Academy
February 17th – Dublin – 3Olympia
February 20th – London – O2 Academy Brixton
