156. Julia Jacklin on Fiona Apple 'Extraordinary Machine'

My guest today describes herself as 'creepy observer', which perhaps explains her lyrical knack for crafting couplets like an emotional sieve - particular and memorable turns of phrase with just enough space for a listener to sift their own lives through. Whether turning heir inimitable sonorous voice to her own arresting indie-folk songs or the addictive grind of her band Phantastic Furniture, her music tugs insistently at your ears. Her debut album 'Don't Let the Kids Win' is due out October 7. She joins me to talk about Fiona Apple's "Extraordinary Machine". My Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making of the album, individual songs and the album's influence on their own music. Jeremy Dylan is a filmmaker, journalist and photographer from Sydney, Australia. He directed the music documentary Jim Lauderdale: The King of Broken Hearts and feature film Benjamin Sniddlegrass and the Cauldron of Penguins, and writes for Capital News magazine. If you've got any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at [email protected].