Emma Swift

Singer/songwriter Emma Swift counts Elvis Costello among her musical heroes and describes his songs as “a gateway into another kind of life”. Emma released Blonde on the Tracks, her acclaimed album of interpretations of Bob Dylan songs in 2020. In 2022, Costello picked out one of those recordings for inclusion on his jukebox for the opening of the Bob Dylan Archive. Emma tells me about receiving the Elvis seal of approval and discusses some of her favourite Costello songs and gigs. Our conversation also takes in the joys of “twangy guitar”, the magic of Nashville and truancy. Follow Emma on Twitterand Instagram and check out her website.