Autre Ne Veut and Kyp Malone

Inspired by a French inscription found in a New York museum, Arthur Ashin uses the moniker Autre Ne Veut which roughly translates into the phrase “I want no other”. While studying his masters in Psychology at Hampshire College, Ashin was inspired by his roommate- Daniel Lopatin who would later become the experimental electronic artist known as Oneohtrix Point Never. It broadened his horizons and introduced him to the nature of ambient music. From there, Arthur had a little stint working on jingles for television commercials for big brands such as Estee Lauder when one day out of the blue he decided to pack it in and start writing and playing music he loved. Employing the pseudonym Autre Ne Veut, in 2010 he released his debut self-titled album which he recorded at home. The album displayed his 80’s R&B and poppy enthused sound. It was second album ‘Anxiety’ released in 2013 which won him critical acclaim as he was awarded ‘Best New Music’ from Pitchfork. Dealing with personal issues and using his music as a form of therapy, Ashin was able to evolve his sound to encompass the journey he has been on. ANV’s unique sound and personal attachment to his music allows him to delve into real emotions to provide a heartwarming performance as he sings tracks like ‘Play By Play’, ‘World War’ and ‘Ego Free, Sex Free’. Floating between his falsetto and his silky smooth R&B vocals, ANV is simply mesmerising to watch.