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Emma-Jean Thackray - Weirdo
Released 25th April 2025
SK says: 'A hugely accomplished sophomore effort from the Yorkshire multi-hyphenate, coaxing the jazz and electronic influences of her debut into a hugely accessible R&B/pop record that deals with some difficult themes of navigating neurodivergence and grief. Apart from features from Reggie Watts and Kassa Overall, Thackray played and recorded everything herself, from irresistible funk basslines to cool, clean guitar strums, to synth pads and bursts of trumpet (her primary instrument). There are hints of Thundercat and Flying Lotus in its skittering drum machines, Zappa in its uncompromising but playful jazzy complexity and Erykah Badu in its soulfully sung ruminations.'
Emma-Jean Thackray, the visionary producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, releases her highly anticipated second album, “Weirdo” on April 25th via Gilles Peterson’s celebrated label, Brownswood Recordings / Parlophone Records. Known for defying musical boundaries, Thackray's latest work is a deeply personal and utterly original exploration of selfhood, grief, and gratitude.
Drawing on an eclectic mix of influences—grunge, pop, soul, p-funk, and jazz— “Weirdo” is a triumphant celebration of survival and individuality. Written, performed, recorded, mixed, produced and arranged entirely by Thackray in her South London flat, the album stands as a testament to her extraordinary musicianship and fearless self-expression.
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