Fourth Daughter, Scotland On Sunday, 17 May 2020
Fourth Daughter | Musicians’ Union, Artist of the Week in Scotland On Sunday, printed 17 May 2020
Words by Derick Mackinnon and Olaf Furniss. Read on Scotsman.com
Raised on a diet of Depeche Mode, Kraftwerk and Tears For Fears, it should come as no surprise that Fourth Daughter (aka Emily Atkinson) has a more than a passing penchant for 80s electropop.
However, her own compositions are more reminiscent of the following decade, boasting a laid-back house-infused vibe which have ended up on everything from the aptly-named Japanese reality TV show, Terrace House, to the in-store playlists at Topshop, Vans and Urban Outfitters.
Her latest single, Run, came out on Friday and is one of several where she has collaborated with Stillhound’s Dave Lloyd. Boasting a more dreamy feel than her previous two releases, it is the perfect accompaniment to the arriving summer and would sit very comfortably on a Café Del Mar compilation. Expect more tracks to follow as Fourth Daughter, releases her pre-lockdown material and the music she is currently working on in isolation visit https://www.facebook.com/iamfourthdaughter
Olaf Furniss and Derick Mackinnon run music industry seminar and social night Born To Be Wide visit www.borntobewide.co.uk
Musicians’ Union sponsors Artist of the Week
The Musicians’ Union represents over thirty thousand musicians working in all sectors of the music business. As well as negotiating on behalf of its members with all the major employers in the industry, the MU offers a range of services for self-employed professional and student musicians of all ages. Visit the MU website to find out how the Union helps musicians in the live arena, the recording studio, in education and as writer/composers. www.theMU.org
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