UK-born, Lisbon-based artist Ashley Ray Simon shares a reimagined version of his track 'Vaya Con Dios', taken from his upcoming debut EP 'How Well Do You Know This Place'. Originally released under a different alias in 2019, the song is rooted in a real-life maritime storm and captures the tension and beauty of being lost at sea.
Now rerecorded as part of a live, analogue session with Rohin Brown (Dope Lemon), the track showcases his commitment to raw performance, steering away from digital polish in favour of instinctive feel and human imperfection. Known for a sound built on character-rich vocals and worn-in guitar tones, Ashley treats each release as a new creative phase, from lo-fi storytelling to widescreen cinematic flourishes and emotionally experimental pop.
With 'Vaya Con Dios', he brings an earlier chapter full circle, embracing a new direction that blends natural energy with subtle machine grooves. 'How Well Do You Know This Place' introduces Ashley Ray Simon as a distinctive and unpredictable voice in modern alt-folk.
Have a listen to 'Vaya Con Dios' in the player below.