An east Cambridgeshire musician who spent her days in lockdown working on her music is ready to release her latest “uplifting” track.

Ely Standard: Ely musician Jo Ash will release Paper Cards on December 5. Picture: Instagram/Jo AshEly musician Jo Ash will release Paper Cards on December 5. Picture: Instagram/Jo Ash (Image: @jo_ash_music)

Jo Ash from Ely will release her new single ‘Paper Cards’ free of charge online on Saturday, December 5 just in time for Christmas.

Ms Ash said: “Many of my followers know that I’m not really into Christmas but this year I felt a little differently.

“I spent three days during November writing, recording and producing it.

“Then I tidied it up and gave it some sparkle, before sending it for mixing and mastering to Chris Mann, known as Prods in the Dark, for his professional touch.”

Ely Standard: Ely musician Jo Ash will release Paper Cards on December 5. Picture: Instagram/Jo AshEly musician Jo Ash will release Paper Cards on December 5. Picture: Instagram/Jo Ash (Image: @jo_ash_music)

The song tells the fictional story of a man who gives a message to his child before going into battle, in the same way his own father did years before.

Ms Ash added: “Despite its context, I aimed to give the track an uplifting edge in both its production and lyrical content.”

To download the song, visit: www.joash1.bandcamp.com