Ashnikko

No.

Uh, I know it's not Ashnikko, because Ashnikko's a singer.

Oh, um-

But-

And that was supporting on a, a ton of high-level campaigns.

I think it was like Ashnikko when she was just starting out, PinkPantheress.

I think it was like James Blunt in there.

Again, going back to this James, James Morrison lane.

So, so, so you haven't checked your feed yet? Uh, Ashnikko just pulled up to the Triple J Studios with a full live band in tow and delivered a massive cover of Gwen Stefani's iconic 2004 solo hit, What You Waiting For? Now, let's talk about why this cover choice is such a match made in pop heaven.

Gwen's original track off Love.

Angel.

is an absolute peak 2000s masterclass in chaotic theatrical pop rock perfection.

It's fast, eccentric, loud, and full of anxious, unleashed energy.

Ashnikko has always, uh, carried that exact same alternative pop DNA in her own catalog from Denny Devil to Weed Killer.

So taking, uh, on Gwen's signature ticking clock anthem was basically a match written in the stars.

She walked into the studio with her signature bold energy, bringing heavy live drums, uh, grinding bass and driving electronic electric guitars that gave the track a slightly grittier modern alternative pop rock punch, while keeping the iconic ticking clock rhythm intact.

No pause.

Ashnikko here in the studio with us.

And look, Trinket's one of the many gorgeous songs from your record that maybe we could be hearing as the original today.

Tell us, though, what song of yours are you going to be performing?

We're making her story.

We're making her story in the Black Conversion Studio.

Ashnikko here about to perform her original Sticky Fingers.

Ashnikko, whenever you're ready, take it away.

[laughs]

The Ashnikko tour, I was seeing all the outfits, all the, the stage movements on video.

Like, you look so good.

Do you feel like in your element when you're on stage, Robert?

Yeah.

I think also side note, Nepenthe kind of just sounds like Slumber Party by Ashnikko, which is quite funny to me.

Go check that song in your own time.

I think it's the beats quite similar.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

This is, how do you say, Ashnikko? Ashnikko.

This

one's Slumber Party.

It felt sincere and The sound of it was amazing.

The production value is right where you need it to be, where it was punchy and it felt edgy and it was a little bit dark, but also kind of clever.

And so, yeah, Ashnikko Slumber Party, that was the first song that really.

Demanded my attention.