I recently spoke with Daniel Ash, musician, songwriter, and singer—and a founding member of Bauhaus, Tones on Tail, and Love and Rockets.
Daniel and I talk about his electromagnetic tendencies, the formation of Bauhaus, his love of solitude and city, chrome, gear, how he first discovered the EBow, music he loves, and the Ashes and Diamonds album.
The new band consists of Daniel in his usual roles bringing his signature post-punk, glam and experimental style. He is joined by Bruce Smith on drums, programming, and backing vocals. Bruce is a veteran of Public Image Ltd. and The Pop Group. Paul Spencer Denman is on bass. Paul is best known as the bassist for Sade and Sweetback.
Ashes and Diamonds have released the single and video for “On A Rocka” whose video was directed by Jake Scott, and their latest single “Setting Yourself Up for Love.” The full album is out on Halloween through Cleopatra Records via streaming and limited edition vinyl. It’s all gorgeous! Go pre-order.
Radar features discussions with artists and industry leaders who are creators and devotees of music and is produced by Dylan Hundley and The Vinyl District. Dylan Hundley is an artist and performer, and the co-creator and lead singer of Lulu Lewis and all things at Darling Black. She co-curates and hosts Salon Lulu which is a New York based multidisciplinary performance series. She is also a cast member of the iconic New York film Metropolitan.
