‘The Eighth Note’ is 8 quick Questions with Wellington Musicians.

A chance for us to catch up with people & see what they’re up to, or introduce you to a new musician/band and their music.

Up next is Tom Ashman, a musician and songwriter from Scotland, now based in Wellington.

Who are you? Tell us a bit about your music:
Tom Ashman, I play grungey, rocky, punk/folk.

What have you been working on lately? Any new tracks or albums on the way?
Mainly my latest album ‘Degenerate’ availible on Spotify and all the other platforms.

Where is the best place people can follow you & find your music?
Probably on Youtube, Spotify or on my Facebook page.

What were the 3 most influential albums to you growing up?
By The Way – RHCP
Rage Against The Machine – Rage Against The Machine
Nevermind – Nirvana

Which other Wellington musician (s) would you most like to work with?
Anyone with cool tunes!

What’s your favourite Wellington venue to play in?
The tunnel at the train station or Cuba Mall!

In your songwriting or composing (or the band’s songwriting) how do the compositions and songs take shape?
I tend to just start out playing afew chords and then the melody and word just kind of pop into my head. I don’t usually sit down with the intention of writing a song, that rarely works, in my experience.

Where/when is your next gig?
Wellington Night Markets – 23rd November
The Boathouse Nelson, Opening for The Warratahs – 29th November