S15 E10: Emma Swift

You know those times when you’re ambling along – disconnected from the real world with your headphones on as is the norm these days – trying to ignore the gazillion things that run through your brain every minute, forgetting to look both ways, behind you, above you, before you cross the road, and then some music comes on and stops you dead in your tracks – hopefully when you’ve crossed the road! – well, that’s Emma Swift’s upcoming album, The Resurrection Game – out on 12 September from all good record shops and all of the very mundane - but important! - streaming platforms. No exaggeration, it’s stunning songwriting, musicianship and arranging. Anyway, in the press notes there was a quote from Emma about the experiences that motivated the record that stuck out for me was her saying “I’m a big believe of the redemptive power of art.” Me too. I really identify. Music, design, painting, poetry, sculpture, whatever creativity you’re drawn to, is absolutely 100% redemptive from your trauma, from your pain, your rage, your anguish. Making art is such a powerful means of expression, sometimes saying the things you have no words for. I’m delighted to welcome Emma to talk about this unique record, her own experiences and how she’s used her mindset to navigate through not only an incredibly traumatic period in her life but also how it’s helped to shape her into who she is today. https://www.iwannajumplikedeedee.com I Wanna Jump Like Dee Dee is the music podcast that does music interviews differently. Giles Sibbald talks to musicians, DJ’s and producers about how they use an experimental mindset in every part of their lives. - brought to you from the mothership of the experimental mindset™ - cover art by Giles Sibbald - doodle logo and art by Tide Adesanya, Coppie and Paste