An absolutely intense undying love of music - take it away and you take with it my soul. Travelling and more travelling, coffee, burnt toast, squashing sandwiches 'til they go real flat, bagels - where do the holes go ?, stars in the sky, my bunny rabbit - if you sing to him he runs around - but sing him 'Celebrity Skin' by Hole, replace some of the lyrics with his name and he goes crazy "Oh make me over, I'm a bunny, my name is..." it's all good, staying up way too late, almost falling asleep with one eye open, ideas that don't have a bedtime and they never do, truth, beauty, freedom and love, absinthe.
"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 NEED YOUR HELP !!!
My song 'Oceans' has made it through to the finals of The Peoples Music Awards in the Pop category - it's now up to you to decide which artist wins ! I would be so honoured if you would vote for me and my song 'Oceans' in The Peoples Music Awards
The Peoples Music Awards is the first unsigned annual awards for unsigned artists where the public decide who wins so it's up to you ! It takes just a few minutes to vote, I have also put some info on my main site about the awards
Hope you will fight my corner :)
Emma Rugg xoxoxox
"The Directions documentary provides a priceless insight into the excitement of edging into the unknown, of throwing a couple of acoustic guitars into the back of car and putting one's foot down in order to skip town. It's always interesting to see not only what the wider world has to offer you, but also what you have to offer it." - Review - Steve Rudd
All 12 episodes of my 'Directions Tour Film' are now available to watch online. I am so happy with the initial response my film is receiving and more than anything I really hope you enjoy watching it, this is the first film I have ever made and I feel so happy to be able to share it with you !
It's great to be able to release this collection of experiences, to look back and see all the great people we met and places we visited. This film has been a 'test' - a mountain to be climbed - and I am so glad I remade it after the first version became corrupted. Looking at it all now, finished right there in front of me I feel emotional about it because I believe I have now kicked its ass and I am proud of what I have achieved. Vengeance is mine !
The past few weeks have been very interesting for me, turning up to radio shows without my guitar and one true accomplice in tow, giving presentations on my film, speaking with people about video cameras instead of pianos or songwriting. Truly bizarre !
I have been writing a lot of new songs throughout the making of the film and I will look forward to releasing them into the world too !
I would like thank my friend Steve Clappison who has been the only other person to be involved with the actual production of this film. Steve has made all the animations in the film also. I would also like to thank Henry Doss and Chris Arvidson and everyone else who is featured in the film. Thanks to Rich who has also gave me his BBC Radio Leeds footage, it features in Episode 1 !
I can't imagine how many cups of coffee were consumed in the making this film, I think the local coffee shop doesn't even stock that much ! There have been late nights, a lot of looking back, a lot of thinking about the film as a whole.
I hope that you will enjoy reliving our tour experiences !
With much love -
Emma Rugg
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
"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.
Hi Em, hope you're well. Well done getting to the finals. Good Luck with it. Am moving house soon, will let you know my new address soon. Say hi to Steve from me! xxx
Hey Emma, Thanks for the friendship & support, If you want to post an add on my profile comments to help your cause, please do so, I would love to see you win, I'll spread the word....
When you get a chance, stop by and give a listen to my new releases and comment on what you think.............................
Peace, Love & Hope'n for a better economy, Michael
thank you, too, Emma for your kind message and hope you stop by and wander through the songs and friends or just let others share your spirit. Peace and joy, AMBIII
ones first real steps...are not what others think of you...but what you think of yourself...No one can provide for you... your self esteem...you must work on that...and that comes by Liking who you are...first you must make peace with yourself...then aquaint yourself with your own Life...and then accept or decline the things that Bring you happiness or despair.. Peace Frontline
Cheers my friend. Just passing to wish you a great day. Sharing a cold one with your friends is some of the most fun you can have with you pants on !!! "Fear no beer" and always, Rock On... Timo kaarkoski - Temple of Sin
