"People who spread the word about my music ! Travelling, coffee, burnt toast, bagels, Moet & Chandon, staying up late, "truth, beauty, freedom and love".
"You can't help but get the impression that this is an artist who has the songwriting skills and sublime vocals to truly be a world class star. If Emma Rugg sounds this great on her debut record, then what she can achieve in the future is pretty mind-blowing." - UK Music Search (review)
The child of Aqualung and David Gray brought up by Ed Harcourt and Badly Drawn boy in R.E.M's backyard
"Rugg at her best has a greater depth to her song writing than many of her contemporaries" - The Big Issue In The North
I am a singER / songwritER from Hull, East Yorkshire UK. I play guitar and piano also. I hope you enjoy visiting my space and listening to my music. If you could find even a little 'space' in your music collection for my tracks I will ♥ you forevER ! I would also like to hear from you if you can help spread the word about my music in any way or if you have any comments so mail me !
All other enquiries (bookings / contact) email - info@indreamsrecords.com
-'ISOLATED IMPRESSION' - UK FUSIONS TOP TEN RECOMMENDED ALBUM ..9
-THE MOST REQUESTED SOLO ARTIST ON BBC RAW TALENT RADIO
-EDITORS PICK - SMOTHER
"You've obviously come from the school of hard knocks, busking on the street which takes a lot of bravery so if you can do that, you can do anything." - Warner Music
"Honest and affecting, and one of the finest releases I have heard in some time, I urge you to get a copy now." - Zeitgeist
"I dare say youll be addicted by tune two." - J. Sin, Smother
"Emma's got a wonderfully distinctive voice that would hold you in thrall if she was reciting a telephone directory." - Musical Discoveries
"A truly mesmerising debut album that expresses an enormous amount of emotion and passion." - UK Fusion
"Laid back vibes, lovely stuff" - Glamour Magazine
"Pure, 'Isolated Impression' is. Simple it is most certainly not." - Steve Rudd, Kidjuxta
Busking on the street takes guts, especially when the decision entails standing outside for six months to raise enough money to record an album. Fairview Studios then recorded the material and Emma Rugg released the self-penned debut album 'Isolated Impression'.
Bringing together a mixture of emotionally drenched acoustic songs 'Isolated Impression' is the first in a long line of releases yet to recorded by Rugg. Keen to stress that she is not solely acoustic, Emma is diversifying and developing her sound all the time. "Isolated Impression is an acoustic based album, the songs on that release when I look back are now in there with some of my favourites but that isn't to say that I just stick to writing lighter material, I write all sorts of music, it isn't specific to any sort of individual genre."
On July 1st 2003, US musician Henry Doss was listening to the BBC Raw Talent radio show which streams live on the web. Henry and Emma first made contact via email and soon a massive idea developed. Henry heard one of Emma's tracks and wanted to collaborate with her on his next release. The two spoke for the first time on air on the BBC. Henry arranged for Emma to be flown to Michigan on Independence Day to record vocals on two tracks to be released in the USA. Previews of the tracks were aired in a live session on NPR in America. She continued with interviews for radio and press three hours after she had arrived back home to promote 'Isolated Impression' and the collaboration.
In an event organised by MI5 Recordings, The BanJo Radio Group and The Vines Restauraunt, Emma went to perform at James Gandolfinis' 'Vines Restaurant' in Oneonta, New York on October 4th and returned to the UK to support The Bluetones.
ISOLATED IMPRESSION
The debut album. This release was funded by over six months of busking in the city centre of Hull, UK and includes -
As You Go, Grand Designs, Picture Perfect, Read Your Mind, Prelude To The End, Today, To Love You, If Walls Had Ears , In Your Universe + bonus track
OCEANS / DEPART E.P
Features material recorded both in the UK and USA, this E.P made in at least once round the world before it came back from recording, mixing and mastering. Includes -
Oceans (Radio Edit), Depart, When I Looked @ You, Prelude To The End, Oceans (Original Version)
These releases are also available at iTunes and Sony Connect.
Hey Em! Thanks for the note/comment. Playing a little music here in the states and writing and (still) working to get in the studio to do some recording. More on that soon. New house; new songs; new summer day. Hope all is well in Hull!!
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Hi Emma Yes, nice to meet you too at the Cott. Fest. Had a great time & saw some interesting/unusual/good/bad & indifferent acts along the way! Playing the King Billy on a Friday tea time, isn't the best of spots, but it went well. Hopefully, a later time slot next year. Will be in touch again shortly.....I need to get The Spoken Word project near a conclusion!!! Take care. Graham
Really enjoyed seeing you at springboard yesterday, even if there was a little technical difficulty, you still sounded awesome as ever. Looking forward to getting to see you again, though hopefully before my book launch.
Hi Emma realy like the sounds you are one of my hero's i have been giging around Hull and loveing it evry time i go to see you play i am to young to get in or i have a gig to but i will get to see you some how i will have to put on more make up hehe
BEAUTIFUL EMMA !! I HOPE ITS ALL GOING WONDERFUL FOR YOU WITH YOUR LATEST TOURS !! WISH I WAS THERE REALLY JUST TO HEAR YOU SING !! BUT WE ALWAYS HAVE TIME ON OURSIDE !! GOODLUCK EMMA !! MICHAEL XXX
