Ashton Nyte

Now based in the USA, Ashton Nyte is a South African-born composer, singer, multi-instrumentalist, author, and producer.  He has released 9 solo albums and 2 books as Ashton Nyte, in addition to 13 albums as The Awakening, one of South Africa's most prominent alternative rock bands. He has contributed vocals and lyrics to several other projects, featuring members of The Cure, Cheap Trick, Peter Murphy, The Mission, and Beauty In Chaos, among others. Ashton has written and performed in theatrical productions and organized philanthropic events, including his “Rock Against Rape” concert series and presenting a lecture series at US universities focusing on tolerance and acceptance. He has had songs featured in major television shows like Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin (HBOMax), The Purge (USA Network), and films like Chris Rock's Misty Green (2026), among others. He has been described by music journalists as "Johannesburg's Bowie" for his widely varying musical styles and theatrical performance approach. With a released catalogue of over 350 original songs, Ashton has enjoyed airplay and chart success on major independent radio stations around the world.