Deadwood for A Day's March: Linn, the musician
A Day’s March and Deadwood share a common goal – dressing those who shape culture, each in its own way. To mark our collaboration, we spent a day with five creatives in London and Stockholm, exploring their cities, their perspectives on creativity, and how they wear the new collection. Meet Linn Koch-Emmery, grammy nominated musician.
Linn Koch-Emmery offers a musical journey through the entire emotional spectrum. Her raw indie rock mixes self-confidence and vulnerability in a way that both reflects her inner world and creates a place for security and devotion. Since her debut with the EP Waves in 2018, she has made a strong impression on the indie scene with her honest and expressive storytelling. In 2021, she released her Grammy-nominated debut album Being the Girl, which confirmed her place as one of the most promising artists in the genre. This year, she’s nominated for a Grammy for her album “Borderline Iconic” in the category Rock.
A DAY'S MARCH: How did music come into your life? LINN KOCH-EMMERY: I remember being euphorically absorbed with my first song as a five year old. It was a children's song and part of a compilation CD me and my siblings had, nothing fancy. That song gave me the same feeling as some music still gives me today. As I got older I was mostly listening to ripped mp3 files that my cousin sent me. She has impeccable taste. Do you have to dig deep to find your creative nature, or do you feel it's natural to you? – It does feel natural. With that said I do go for extended periods without feeling the urge or motivation to write or even listen to music at all. I never was able to discipline myself in that field. I'm way too concerned about my relationship to music to release stuff I got no emotional attachment to just for the sake of. That's really bad for my career.
Is your art / output based on the way you see the world? –I'd say it's more based on the way I see myself in relation to the world. My music is very self-centered. What was your first gig? – At a small local venue in Norrköping, the town where I grew up. I was around 15 years old, and it was with the former band that I played in with my friends. Are there any trade secrets you can share with someone who is about to enter your field? – Get a flexible and well-paid side job. Music is not McDonald's or H&M. It's not a one-size-fits-all. The right people will get it. It's good to remind yourself of that when you get caught up in the numbers game because going into this industry with a beating heart and working brain, you probably will.
What’s the most unexpected lesson you’ve learned while navigating your career? – Giving up is a great way to start. What is a work of art or creation that has changed your perspective? – I often get emotional when I watch Nick Cave perform simply because he's just that good. Like good in a way where everything and everybody else just immediately fades. It's good to be reminded that greatness exists. Do you believe your current self is who you are meant to be? – Truly, although if there's a version where I also own a chocolate lab and a seaside house, I'd be open to try. LAUNCH INFO: The collection launches on March 14 on Kungsgatan 3 in Stockholm, 24 Berwick Street in London and online at adaysmarch.com. Subscribe to our newsletter for early access on March 11.
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