[FIRST LISTEN] ASHTON EDMINSTER’S SINGLE ‘HEADIN OUT’

Priyanka Jaisinghani

Credit: @ashtonedminster Instagram

​Dallas based artist Ashton Edminster has recently released our newest ‘on-repeat’ song. Her latest single “Headin Out” is sure to be your next playlist add. 

The song starts off with a really distinct and captivating intro, full of sound effects such as typing and starting a car. As soon as she starts singing, Ashton pulls us in with her beautiful tone and imposes a feeling of longing upon us, setting the tone for what this song is about. As you keep listening you realize Ashton wonders if the person she longs for will reciprocate her same feelings and show up for her. She wonders if they would be ‘headin out’ to her as soon as she asks. The uncertainty behind the questions she sings leaves behind a feeling of heartache.

As the song continues Ashton introduces some extremely luscious harmonies, reminiscent of the stacked harmonies which were heard throughout most of the R&B tracks from the 90s. She also sings such beautiful runs so effortlessly, like flowing water. Personally, I also really love the panning on the vocal adlibs which lets us hear certain vocals in only one ear or the other. Overall, I love the sound design and textures in this song.  

I’ve actually had the pleasure of seeing Ashton perform live at the South by Southwest Festival in 2017 and she sounds just as amazing live, if not better than her recordings. One of her prior releases that made me a huge fan of hers is her single “Deep.” I highly highly encourage you to listen to that song right after listening to “Headin Out” if you’re a fan of R&B music and the beautiful harmonies & runs you heard in “Headin Out.” Go show Ashton some love and follow her @ashtonedminster to stay up to date with her latest releases!