Ashnikko in Warsaw! The pop rebel, who will release her latest album, "Smoochies," in October, will perform on January 26 at the Stodoła club.
Ashnikko, a contemporary pop rebel, released her single "Sticky Fingers" in August, another preview of her highly anticipated second album, "Smoochies," which is scheduled for release on October 17th. The track showcases Ashnikko at her most audacious – a blend of playful confidence and uncompromising self-affirmation.
"Smoochies" is Ashnikko's most personal project. Following her debut, "WEEDKILLER" (2023), the new album expands on the artist's unique hybrid pop sound while delving much deeper into autobiographical lyrics. The album, which contains 15 rebellious tracks, was created out of radical joy—at a time when the world is becoming increasingly dangerous for women and marginalized communities. In response, Ashnikko reclaims space, immersing herself in pure fun. It's absurd and grotesque, blunt and tender, sexy—without an ounce of desire to appeal to the male gaze. "'Smoochies' is like 'Demidevil's' older sister. It's sexy, fun, and feminine, teetering on the edge of grotesque and absurd," Ashnikko says of the upcoming album. "I often feel like the dregs at the bottom of a purse—a jumble of crumbs, gum, receipts, and lip gloss I'd forgotten about—and the album captures just that. "This is the first time I've written so autobiographically, but at the heart of it all is personal autonomy and joyful imagination," she adds.
For an artist with only one album under her belt, Ashnikko has already achieved significant milestones—to date, she's surpassed 3.9 billion global streams and 700 million video views, thanks primarily to hits like "Slumber Party" and "Daisy."
Since the release of her debut album, "WEEDKILLER," Ashnikko has toured extensively around the world. She's performed at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado, toured Latin America, and played major festivals like Open'er, Reading & Leeds, Madcool, Bonnaroo, NOS Alive, and many more. Earlier this year, Ashnikko joined the Australian leg of Billie Eilish's tour, performing in arenas in front of tens of thousands of fans.
