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WEEDKILLER album artwork

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“Ashnikko is one of the most provocative voices in pop right now” – Telegraph

“Rising pop provocateur” – DAZED

Today sees pop disruptor Ashnikko (she/they) announce her hotly anticipated debut album WEEDKILLER, released Friday 2nd June via Parlophone Records. Alongside the album announce, Ashnikko has also released new single “Worms” (out now) and their forthcoming world tour which goes on sale March 10th.

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Debut album WEEDKILLER is a collection of irresistible songs that perfect the bold, genre-blending sound that has defined Ashnikko’s work to date. However, as Ashnikko fans will know, she is known for transporting listeners into her universe and WEEDKILLER is no exception. The WEEDKILLER universe that Ashnikko has created is a dystopian fantasy that tells the story of a fae civilization occupied and destroyed by machines that feed on organic matter where the faerie protagonist seeks revenge by becoming part machine – a poetic commentary on environmental disaster and the rapid evolution of technology. Full of equal parts naked vulnerability and joyful rebellion, WEEDKILLER gives a thundering voice to the oppressed.

Speaking on the announce Ashnikko states “My bioluminescent heart is glowing. My post-apocalyptic fae world is here for you to journey into. My wings have been ripped out, but I’ve built them anew using WEEDKILLER machine parts. I am the one sent here to eliminate you, WEEDKILLER.”

In celebration of her debut album announcement, Ashnikko has released new single “Worms”, which despite its bouncy alt-pop beat has a dark undertone. Along with her recent release “You Make Me Sick!”, these two tracks mark a new era for Ashnikko as they showcase the breadth of her musical prowess and how they fearlessly shift between genres with ease.

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Worms Artwork

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Later this year will see Ashnikko take WEEDKILLER on the road as she embarks on her biggest tour to date. To mark the end of DEMIDEVIL era will hit Japan next month before heading to Australia and New Zealand. Her live performances are notoriously riotous  – with Ashnikko writhing, jumping and thrashing around the stage whilst the crowd follow suit – and in previous years they’ve packed out tents and stages across the world.

AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND
Tour

Saturday 1st April – Northcote Theatre – Melbourne, Australia – All Ages early show
Saturday 1st April – Northcote Theatre – Melbourne, Australia – 18+ late show
Monday 3rd April – Hindley Street Music Hall – Adelaide, Australia
Tuesday 4th April – Fortitude Music Hall – Brisbane, Australia
Thursday 6th April – Big Top – Sydney, Australia
Saturday 8th April – Town Hall – Auckland, New Zealand

For tickets & more information click here

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AMNPLIFY – ML