Q&A - Jordan Phillips

Edinburgh-based singer songwriter Jordan Phillips is a Scottish vocalist and songwriter who combines an instinctual focus on lyrical content with subtle textural moments, and an intense vocal vulnerability. Her work typically draws influence from indie and folk genres, and artists such as Julia Jacklin, The Cranberries, Boygenius and Rachel Sermanni.

Where do you draw inspiration from most?

I'm often inspired by events that happen in my own life, or stories I've heard. It doesn't always need to be super interesting but enough to evoke an emotion I can channel or a feeling strong enough to write about. As a listener, I find songs about mundane moments or everyday life really engrossing. I really like to find something I can connect or empathise with lyrically, and usually that's with personal and specific lyrics.

If you could change anything about the world, what would you change?

There's a LOT I'd like to see changed, dismantling the patriarchy would be a good place to start.

📸 - Charlotte Cullen

What is most important to you in life?

The happiness of those around me, as well as having, and then also being part of, a supportive network. Making music and having a creative outlet is also a must, even better when I get to share that with those close to me. I also try to prioritise having a sense of routine and making the time for self-care, trying to get that work-life balance is an important thing for everyone!

What can we expect from your upcoming Edinburgh show?

I'm so excited to be performing alongside my amazing band, not only playing the EP live but some even newer material too. I love performing live and connecting with an audience, I think it will be a really special night. I've been working on some merch ideas as well that I'm looking forward to sharing. There's also an incredible Scottish female artist opening the show, I'm looking forward to having them on board.

Tell us more about what's to come in the future?

I write a lot, and I'm looking forward to finishing up another body of work and sharing that with the world! I feel like I do my best work in collaboration, so I have a few things lined up with other Scottish artists whose music I love.

You can keep up with Jordan here

Jordan has recently released her debut EP ‘Long Way Home’ check it out below