Maddie Ashman

Maddie Ashman

Maddie Ashman is a British avant-pop artist, producer and composer who works with microtonal music, often shaping it into sounds that aim to feel unusual but still approachable. She is based in London and records within electronic and UK-related contexts, while also drawing on folk placement for some of her work.

Releases and reception

Her EP Otherworld reaches number one in the folk category on Bandcamp and becomes a bestseller on the platform. Among her singles, Toffee and I hate goodbyes receive support from BBC 6 Music, BBC Introducing, NME and The Line of Best Fit. Her songs also appear in playlists including Frolic, Common Thread and Pumpkin Spice.

Profile and audience

Ashman’s profile grows strongly through social media, where she gains more than 10 million views and over 150,000 new followers across TikTok and Instagram. Her work also draws praise from Anthony Fantano, Jacob Collier, Sampha and Caroline Polachek.