In this week’s episode I’m joined by Gemma Kirk as we listen to songs from her indie-folk band - Lost Chimes. Having first met in Sheffield, we talk about how she got in to songwriting and found her voice. We explore how, sometimes, painful (and, sometimes, abusive) relationships can weave in and around more upbeat songs and how - ultimately - life is messy and all we can do is live it and try to learn as we go. We talk life, death and growing confidence. We share thoughts on how it is to find oneself as a woman in rock music and some of the people who touch our lives and how we are richer for it. Gemma describes her album as a big hug and, having spoken with her, I can see why.

Songs featured in this episode:

All songs from Lost Chimes, released May 3, 2021. Recorded with long-term collaborator and engineer, the late John Hannon, (Understand, Liberez, No Recording) in Rayleigh, Essex.

Island:

Gemma Kirk - music, lyrics
Nicky Kirk - music
Richard Nicholls - bass guitar

Didn’t I Say:

Gemma Kirk - music, lyrics
Nicky Kirk - music, lyrics

Voices:

Gemma Kirk - music, lyrics
Nicky Kirk - music
John Hannon - violin
Richard Nicholls - bass guitar

Hear more from Lost Chimes:
Bandcamp: https://lostchimes.bandcamp.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LostChimes
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lostchimes/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lostchimes/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4LBVhlkJs8uoMUqkGzrbSz

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Website: https://www.behindthelabel.co.uk

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