Maddie Ashman Redefines Debut with Genre-Fluid Single “Toffee”

Maddie Ashman shares “Toffee,” a debut single defined by vulnerability and sonic experimentation.

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Maddie Ashman enters the music world with confidence and creativity on her debut single “Toffee”, released via AWAL. Known for her award-winning audiovisual work, Ashman brings a multisensory mindset to her music, embracing complexity over predictability.

“Toffee” unfolds as a sonic experiment—cellos glitch in and out, drums crash unexpectedly, and vintage mellotrons hum beneath dreamlike falsetto vocals. It’s a track built to challenge and move listeners.

Of the single, Maddie says:
“I wanted to capture what it’s like to feel again and embrace emotions after a long time of suppressing them. The chord sequence was deliberately constructed to create a feeling of being constantly pulled in both directions – almost relentlessly ungrounded, yet also as if nothing is wrong. It’s totally exciting, confusing, empowering and overwhelming.”

Her viral rise is backed by an impressive social following and nods from respected voices in music. With over 100,000 new followers and supporters like Jacob Collier, Caroline Polachek, and Sampha, Ashman is positioned as a creative force.

Upcoming UK tour dates with Sungazer, plus festival bookings, make “Toffee” just the beginning.