artist The Ashton Starr

i play guitar and sing. i grew up on a farm and moved to a city. i listened to a lot of punk rock. i do a lot of food security and labour solidarity activism.

i look forward to seeing musicians organize collectively to support each other's creation of art, whether its through financial or resource assistance, emotional and mental support, or logistical help on tours or at shows.

From Laura Falsetto, of The Fulcrum:

SELF PROCLAIMED AS “an out-of-tune, off-beat guitar with a shaky, unconfident voice,” this Ottawa-based singer-songwriter is armed with an acoustic guitar and vocals complimented by a fervour for music. The Ashton Starr’s acoustic tracks, which seem to be more driven by emotion than complexity, are reminiscent of the early musical stylings of Dallas Green and Dashboard Confessional. Inspired by “love and still, snowy winter nights,” he compliments a relaxing evening in with a cup of hot tea and a good book. Since 2005, The Ashton Starr has been filling the ears of his online following with emotion packed tracks such as “Observations” and “Memoirs on the Bus”. While his recordings are rough and seem to be done with haste, one can clearly hear the dedication and passion of The Ashton Starr.

Sounds like: A young man, filled with passion and aching love, recorded songs to send to his girlfriend.

Source: http://www.thefulcrum.ca/articles/34763