Erin McKeown

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People need to talk about music in some way – besides whether you like it or not. But I’ve always thought that you should categorise music on how it makes you feel. If you imagine you could walk into a record store and see a section called ‘break up’. Or ‘sunny day.’ ‘Car ride.’ ‘Your mom just died’. You know what I mean?

I learnt a long time ago that when you’re going on stage what you’re doing is you’re making a show. And why would I make a show wearing what I’ve worn all day? People want to see a heightened reality of yourself. And dressing up is part of that. I have a rule for myself and for people in my band - no jeans on stage. I don’t believe in that.

-Erin McKeown