“Beguiling, earthy, vibrant, warm, unexpected, and just a bit magical . . .”

  

Ashley Fayth’s whimsical songs are thoughtfully crafted and delivered, but with the simplicity and natural ease “of a clear river over rounded stones”, according to talent agent and industry guru Robert Singerman.

  

Hailing from the island of Newfoundland, a hotbed for some of Canada's best storytellers and creative writers, the award-winning songstress delivers musical short stories saturated with colourful imagery and poetic prose.

  

David Farrell of Canadian entertainment blog NewCanadianMusic.com credits Fayth with having “a voice as clear and as beautiful as Waterford crystal,” and with “writing songs that are guiless enough to make you smirk and blush. In fact, it is not hard to call her sweetheart”.

  

Cleverly knit lyrics, playful rhythms, and flawless vocal delivery come together to form beautiful songs that are at once moving, witty, thought-provoking, and entertaining - a quirky yet enticing synthesis of the earthy and the ethereal.

  

And although Ashley’s dark side does surface in some of her more sombre and seductively haunting renditions, her sound is still overwhelmingly playful, refreshingly poppy, and irreproachably sweet.

  

The Newfie songbird moved to the UK last year to begin her Master’s thesis on The Importance of Green Space in 18th Century British Literature but “got distracted” and wrote and recorded her single “Peanut Butter” which immediately picked up songwriting awards from both Universal Music and the Canadian Songwriters Association, leading Ashley to put her academic career on hiatus while she completed the album, Wonder Wonder.

  

Songs from Wonder Wonder were featured on BBC Radio 2, CBC Radio, and on more than 100 regional and national stations worldwide, at one point charting on college radio stations in the USA. “Peanut Butter” was also included alongside The Civil Wars and Los Lonely Boys on a compilation released by Inspire Entertainment.

  

Recently, Ashley has played showcases at CMJ in New York, South by Southwest in Austin, SoundCity in Liverpool, and Canadian Music Week in Toronto, and has been touring independently, in addition to representing Canada on the International Songwriters Tour, in the UK and North America.

  

Ashley is currently in the process of writing material for her new EP, I am the Bird scheduled to be released later this year.

  

Wonder Wonder is available for purchase in Ashley’s shop, on iTunes, and from all other major online music distributors. Visit Ashley’s website and join the mailing list to receive free downloads, news, and exclusive material.

  

Press & Reviews

  

“Pure, simple, clean, well-written, melodic, re-affirming and personable, if not always intimate. These words come naturally, as her songs, like a clear river over rounded stones.” Robert Singerman, agent (R.E.M. & James Brown)

  

“Beautiful.” Alex Lester, BBC Radio 2

  

“This Hickman’s Harbour, NL, folkie has a voice as clear and as beautiful as Waterford crystal and writes songs that are guiless enough to make you smirk and blush. In fact, it is not hard to call Fayth “sweetheart”. Her craft and old world charm have won her praise . . .” David Farrell, NewCanadianMusic.ca

  

“Rich and powerful.” Neil Martin, host of BBC Radio Ulster’s ‘Folk Club’

  

“Wonder Wonder is a wonder. The album reels of confidence and polish. The snaky guitar riff that opens the first track sets the pace. The tunes that follow are bright and airy. You hear shades of folk and country, notes of fiddle, mandolin and accordion, but make no mistake, this is 21st Century pop with tasty drumming, a touch now and then of distorted guitar. Fayth’s songs are short stories often, with clever turns of phrase and unexpected endings. As a singer, Ashley's at the top of her game. Her phrasing is delightful; the pauses . . . her vocal landing at exactly the right moment. A joy. Wonder Wonder is a a collection of songs that bears repeated listening.” Ted Blades, CBC Radio

  

“Ashley Fayth has a killer voice that comes out of nowhere and grabs you by the heart. Her song “Peanut Butter”, melted me on first listen, and goes deeper every time I hear it. (By the way, it's nothing at all like what the title leads you to expect!). Her lyrics are consistently fresh and compelling, skilfully capturing the ins and outs of intimacy, and life in general. She paints unforgettable pictures with the language, and marries them up to deceptively simple melody lines, so that her best songs take up residence inside. The new album's title tune, “Wonder Wonder” is also gorgeous, and “Bluebells” goes down like honey. My main question is this: where has this talented artist been hiding? The short answer may be Newfoundland. Luckily, Ashley's music has a lovely, timeless quality, so it won't expire when the next trend blows through. I expect her to take London by storm any day now, followed by the rest of the civilized world.” Alex Forbes, award-winning songwriter

  

“Ashley Fayth has an emotional depth that comes through her solid songwriting skills. One of those rare gem of a songwriters that hooks you in, and she has no trouble keeping you there.” Kevin Kelly, Host of Upon This Rock, CHMR-FM

  

“Ashley was most definitely born to be a musician.” Linda Browne, Downhome Magazine