Post-punk supergroup Ashes And Diamonds has officially released its debut album, ‘Ashes And Diamonds Are Forever’, a project seven years in the making. Featuring the legendary Daniel Ash (Bauhaus, Love And Rockets), Bruce Smith (Public Image Ltd.), and Paul Spencer Denman (Sade), the album is a gritty, honest intersection of three storied musical histories. The record was captured in a concentrated ten-day session in Los Angeles with engineer Robert Adam Stevenson, resulting in a twelve-track collection that the band describes as a “chef-d’oeuvre.” From the driving momentum of the lead single “On A Rocka” to the atmospheric depth of the full LP, the album serves as a potent reminder of the band’s collective ability to craft “honest” music that defies the typical expectations of a supergroup.
The latest focus single, “Setting Yourself Up For Love,” highlights the trio’s dynamic chemistry, building from a moody, reverb-drenched intro into a fierce, momentum-heavy anthem. Built on a “killa loop” from Smith and a gritty, single-note bassline from Denman, the track showcases Ash’s signature thick guitar work and soaring vocals. Originally conceived before the pandemic, the album underwent years of refinement as the members collaborated remotely across both coasts before finally reuniting to finish the work “old school.” Now out via Cleopatra Records, ‘Ashes And Diamonds Are Forever’ stands as a high-octane testament to artistic perseverance, blending post-punk, glam, and noir soul into a definitive statement of creative intent.