Jared Ashdown is a Kingston NY based musician who fronts the art punk ensemble Open Head. Their first record "What Is Success" was released by Wharf Cat Records in 2025 and his solo record of ambient compositions "Shape Unto Itself" came out the same year. This gorgeous record has become my go to record to listen to on my weekly commute to the city.
We talked a great deal about never settling in your art practice and how important it is to have good people around you when you are putting yourself through it.
It was so special to have Jared’s sweet and earnest presence in the studio last month & he compiled an epic playlist (hours of incredible music) and reading list for MISSIVES so let’s get into it. Enjoy!
(This show originally aired on WGXC on Sunday, March 8th.)
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Point Of Origin, Valerie Piraino
