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Ashtray Boy is the brainchild of Randall S. Lee, a project that began with two parallel lineups in Chicago and Sydney during the 1990s before crystallizing into a Melbourne-based ensemble. Known for jangly guitars, literate lyrics, and a steadfast indie-rock/indie-pop sensibility, Ashtray Boy has released ten albums spanning 1993–2015, with Painted With the Mouth marking the tenth in 2015. The project’s early history includes a notable collaboration with Liz Phair, who contributed backing vocals on The Honeymoon Suite (1993). Today, Ashtray Boy continues to reach new audiences through Bandcamp, Apple Music, and a continuing connection with Minty Fresh/related labels. We’ve got you covered for upcoming shows, tours, and where to catch this distinctive, songwriter-forward sound in Melbourne and beyond.