New Music Review - ‘Gone Rogue’ the EP by ASHY

Gone Rogue is the new EP from ASHY which was released on the 12th September 2025. Photo: Provided from ASHY’s Gone Rogue EPK

Putting the words ‘rebel’ and ‘bad b’ into R&B/pop is ASHY, who has re-emerged following a big few years in her world to unveil her fresh, bold new EP, Gone Rogue.

The EP throws us divine beats and opens the door to seven phenomenal tracks; three of which were previously unreleased. Until now.

Gone Rogue has varying elements to it, with ASHY’s infectious energy and intentional production that has been grafted into this newborn body of work.

Gone Rogue stretches the boundaries of being more than just powerful pop and crosses it with catchy R&B moments and important lyricism that suit ASHY’s vibe quintessentially.

ASHY has paved her way having worked internationally to create Gone Rogue, with recording having taken place across various cities such as Nashville, LA, Sydney and Auckland. This showcases the strengths that ASHY has as she has been to be able to work with a multitude of people in the industry and she has also proven that she can create effectively, no matter where she lands in the world. This speaks to not only her character, but also how she can easily adapt and stay true to herself and her powerhouse sound.

During the very intense track, You Don’t Know Me, Darling, ASHY speaks monumental truths about feeling judged for being of New Zealand and Southern Asian descent (which is a major red flag - being judged for your culture). ASHY doesn’t hold back in saying how she feels to those who have taken the time to make their dissatisfaction known, and that is a major strength of hers; she stands up for herself, who she is and won’t accept anything less than the kindness and accolades that she so rightly deserves.

While listening to Girls We Got It, I found myself standing up straight and walking down the street with this natural confidence that usually does not come easy to me.

Something about the way that ASHY sings from the depths of her soul is so empowering, and it will make you feel proud to be a woman (or anyone, really) who is able to exist in the same space and time that ASHY is. The credence in Girls We Got It is of the highest level, and I am here for every lyric, and every moment that these 2 minutes and 34 seconds tends to embody.

Gucci and Louis struts with ornate flair - it feels like a luxury to even be graced with this track. Though it doesn’t scream ‘designer’ like the brand names in the title of the song, this track is of top tier quality itself and indicates that ASHY is unstoppable with her capabilities.

To be able to create something that is so meaningful to you that actually helps to fill some gaps in others’ lives such as the way that Gone Rogue does… That speaks immense volumes on how ASHY has built such a quality connection with herself and those who adore her.

The collaboration with Jarrod Gipson (a highly talented Nashville rapper) on Sweeter adds another layer of quite literal sweetness to Gone Rogue, putting a delicately placed rap moment into the EP, which ties it together with a cherry on top. Sweeter is a catchy, melodic force to be reckoned with.

ASHY and Beyond The Beat collaborated to bring us a special cover of All This Time by well-loved New Zealand band, Drax Project. The way they spun it around and made it uniquely contrast to the original is highly admirable and has certainly made the Drax Project lads proud.

Gone Rogue truly is the EP of the season, and while ASHY is small in terms of stature, her sound is mighty, making her a singer-songwriter that expands her reach across the globe with such ease.

ASHY is determined to be recognised for music that shows her talent and reflects her refusal to take BS, and I personally have major respect for anyone who can have an attitude likes hers and can express it with a decent amount of dignity. To this I say, well done ASHY, for being a relatable, uplifting person.

Gone Rogue is available to stream on all platforms from today.

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