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2 August 2026 – Ed Askew Leaves a Tender Final Statement with The Final Painting
By Editorial Team - August 2, 2026
Summary
Posthumous album 'The Final Painting' by folk songwriter Ed Askew is released by Drag City, featuring Sharon Van Etten, Bill Callahan, and William Tyler.
Key Facts
- Drag City releases posthumous album 'The Final Painting' by Ed Askew.
- Demos recorded in Askew's apartment produced by Jerry David DeCicca.
- Guest appearances by Sharon Van Etten, Bill Callahan, William Tyler, and Eve Searls.
- Entities: Ed Askew, The Final Painting, Drag City, Jerry David DeCicca, Sharon Van Etten, Bill Callahan, William Tyler, Eve Searls
- Tags: ed-askew, the-final-painting, drag-city, jerry-david-decicca, sharon-van-etten, bill-callahan, william-tyler, indie-folk
'The Final Painting', the posthumous final album from underground folk songwriter, poet and visual artist Ed Askew, has been released through Drag City. Askew recorded original demos in his apartment before his death in January 2025, which producer Jerry David DeCicca shaped into a finished album in freak folk.
Askew’s voice remains at the centre, carrying songs examining love, memory and identity. Collaborators Sharon Van Etten, Bill Callahan, William Tyler, and Eve Searls contribute backing vocals and instrumentation, reflecting Askew’s quiet influence across a long career. 'The Final Painting' stands as a living extension of his independent spirit.