long bio…

Hailing from the tranquility of the Ashdown Forest in East Sussex, UK, Ash Dodd is a product of his environment. Having grown up listening to his mother’s eclectic record collection, Ash was influenced from an early age by a whole host of musical legends ranging from David Bowie to Aretha Franklin, from The Jam to Fleetwood Mac. This diverse range of musical education is certainly evident in Ash’s music, as he constantly shifts from genre to genre, as seen with the contrasts between power ballad ‘Dysphoria’ and the soulful ‘Slow Down’.

Having grown up in the same area as acts such as The Cure, Rag’n’Bone Man, and Keane, Ash started writing songs as a teenager, originally accompanied by only his acoustic guitar. Taking inspiration from contemporary artists such as Sam Fender, Noah Kahan, and Boygenius, Ash found his footing writing about everyday life.

Ash has extensive experience playing live. Having supported notable acts like The Hoosiers and Skinny Living, Ash is no stranger to playing to playing to a large audience. Alongside his original music career, Ash has played as a cover act across the south of the UK, playing in Dover and Swansea, and everywhere in between!

In 2025, Ash is making his start on his as yet untitled debut album, which will “soundtrack the life of a 21st-century teenager”. Having released critically acclaimed EP “Songs That Make My Friends Cry”, Ash’s album will revisit fan favourites in a new light, as well as expanding on the sound that Ash has established in his releases thus far.

Short bio…

Ash Dodd: a self-proclaimed ‘awkward 20-year-old’ from Sussex, UK. Emotionally equipped with an empathetic understanding of the listener; Ash tells stories to soundboard the coming and goings of 21st century life. With his heart on his sleeve Ash writes compelling antidotes for love, breakups and mental health.

Inspired by the sounds of Noah Kahan, Sam Fender, & Boygenius. Following the release of his first singles, as well as his debut EP ‘Songs That Make My Friends Cry”, Ash is set to start recording his debut album in 2025. Having played a sold-out headline show at iconic venue The Forum in Tunbridge Wells, Ash will also be playing across the country this year.