aSics, a talented artist from the group Cake Mob, has been carving a unique path in music. Born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia, aSics now calls Digby NS home, where his musical journey continues to flourish.
With a remarkable musical career spanning decades, aSics's passion for music ignited at the young age of 12 when he first picked up the bass guitar and harmonica. Now at the age of 40, his musical prowess and dedication shine through every note he plays and every lyric he pens.
When asked about his sources of inspiration, aSics's influences span across various genres. Rap legends such as Sage Francis and KRS ONE have left an indelible impact on his style, while singer-songwriters like Nick Cave, Sonic Youth, and Ryan Adams have also helped shape his artistic direction. It is this eclectic mix of influences that gives aSics's music a unique and captivating flavor.
Reflecting on the highs and lows of his career, aSics finds immense joy in performing live music. One of his most memorable experiences was winning a talent contest in Fairview with his folk duo, the Frog Prince, during their first year together. The recognition for their original tunes and their captivating cover of Blue Rodeo's "Five Days in May" solidified their place in the local music scene.
When recounting his experience creating his first song, aSics takes us back to the moment he delved into the world of six-string guitar. Staying close to the key of D, he crafted a humorous and insightful song called "Dexedrine," which has become a beloved favorite among those who know him intimately. It serves as a reflection of his personality and showcases his songwriting skills.
Currently, aSics is immersed in a creative space with his rap group, Cake Mob. Exciting plans are on the horizon, including the formation of an independent record label, Cake Mob Records, alongside his rap partner Dave-E and their newest member, Object Frank, hailing from South Africa. Despite the geographical distances that separate the members, they have forged a strong bond and plan to surprise audiences with their performances in various towns, including Yarmouth, Halifax, Dartmouth, and possibly even Montreal. The pinnacle of their upcoming endeavors will be a highly anticipated appearance at a music festival in Minnesota, USA next February.
For new fans eager to discover the musical prowess of aSics and Cake Mob, their music can be found in episodes of aSics's podcast, "GottaJob," available on popular streaming platforms such as Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, and Overcast. Additionally, their official website, www.cakemobrecords.com, provides a gateway to their captivating sounds and artistic expressions.
Outside of music, aSics finds deep fulfillment in his job as a traffic control person. As a single father to a wonderful 2-year-old son, he cherishes their moments together, sharing the joy of reading and jamming. Witnessing his son's fascination with instruments and equipment brings him immense happiness, fostering a bond between father and son through their shared love of music.
aSics's musical journey is a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and the pursuit of artistic expression. As he continues to make waves in the Nova Scotia music scene and beyond, his unwavering dedication and diverse influences promise a captivating musical experience for fans old and new. Stay tuned for the extraordinary sounds emanating from aSics and the boundless creative energy of Cake Mob.
Read the full interview below:
Where are you from? I’m from Halifax Nova Scotia originally. Now living in Digby NS
How long have you been making music? I have been musical since leading bass guitar and harmonica at age 12 (I’m now 40)
What/who inspired you to get started in music? Many influential artists from different Genres. Sage Francis and KRS ONE are two of my biggest rap influences. Nick Cave, Sonic Youth, and Ryan Adams as singer influences for me.
Tell us about some of the highs and lows of your career so far? It’s always a thrill for me to perform live music in any setting. A decade ago I was the singer in a folk Duo called the Frog Prince and in our first year together we won a talent contest in Fairview for a couple original tunes and our cover of Five Days in May by Blue Rodeo.
Tell us about your experience making your first song. Hard to define what my first song actually was, but when I decided to really learn to play a six string guitar (at age 26) I stayed very close to the Key of D and wrote what’s possibly my first original song as a solo artist. The song is called Dexedrine and it’s a favourite for people who know me to play for them as it’s humorous and insightful about my personality.
What are you currently working on? Currently I am in a creative space with my rap group Cake Mob and looking at forming an independent record label (Cake Mob Records) with my rap partner Dave-E and our newest member Object Frank from South Africa. We are something of a proxy group with Frank living on another continent and a few of our collaborators being from the US and Britain. We have been invited to play at a music festival in Minnesota USA next February. And we plan to do a few surprise gigs in our province this summer with the permission of the towns Such as Yarmouth, Halifax, and Dartmouth Nova Scotia. Perhaps even as far as Montreal.
Where can new fans find your music? Our music is available for free in episodes of my Podcast called GottaJob, which is available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple, Amazon, Google and Overcast Podcasts. As well as our website www.cakemobrecords.com
What’s something you love to do outside of music? I actually love my job as a traffic control person. And I’m a single father to a wonderful 2 year old son who is the light of my life. We read and jam every day for fun and sharing my love of music with him. He finds the equipment and instruments fascinating and it makes me so happy to see him showing such interest in something that has been such a big part of my life.
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