Ashowka began playing in early 2006, when the band was formed by two musicians - Leo Fenn (drums) and Jack Jennings (electric guitar), previously of the bands TurboWolf and Perhaps Contraption. Inspired by the explorative efforts of historical figures such as Coltrane, Hendrix, Miles Davis, as well as contemporary musicians such as Lightning Bolt, the Bad Plus, and Hella, the duo set to work in organically developing their musical approach, patiently developing a musical language of their own. Read more on Last.fm