Welcome to Ashton Irwin’s Ambitious Second Act
The 5 Seconds of Summer drummer tells Rolling Stone AU/NZ about his new solo album, reconnecting with his Sydney roots, arena rock inspiration, band dynamics versus working alone, and more
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Subscribe NowThe 5 Seconds of Summer drummer tells Rolling Stone AU/NZ about his new solo album, reconnecting with his Sydney roots, arena rock inspiration, band dynamics versus working alone, and more
Irwin has given fans a taster of ‘BLOOD ON THE DRUMS’ by way of its '80s new wave-influenced lead single ‘Straight to Your Heart'
It began with a ‘no expectations’ writing trip in the Californian desert. Now one of Australia’s biggest music exports are ready to unleash their fifth album, under a new rule.
"We wrote the song in an hour and it inspired my mission statement for my whole year," Ashton Irwin explains of the new track.
Made during lockdown, Ashton Irwin has given fans a taster of 'Superbloom' by way of its Nick Drake-influenced lead single 'Skinny Skinny'