EMA - Photoscapes
by Melanie Smith
published: 6 / 6 / 2014

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Melanie Smith photographs American industrial-folk singer EMA at a show at the Ruby Lounge in Manchester
EMA, the six feet tall Amazonian-like American singer (real name Erika M. Anderson), has been described as an "Industrial-folk singer" by 'The Guardian', and is receiving rave reviews for her new album. She is currently on tour to support her new release 'The Futures Void', and stopped off in the intimate surroundings of the Ruby Lounge in Manchester on the 6th June. Amassing a decent crowd, she proceeded to display some fine vocals and guitar playing, alongside her band. They played a variety of tempo songs, from ballads to ballsy numbers. The evening was certainly entertaining because a certain Scouse heckler had been shouting out throughout the show, and it culminated in EMA pouring a bottle of water over his head with much cheering from the audience. Maybe that'll make him think twice before talking and shouting at a gig the next time! Set List: Violin Introduction Satellites So Blonde Marked Cthulu Neuroromancer Butterfly Knife California 3Jane Cherrylee When She Comes Feels Blind Solace Dead Celebrity Encore: Anteroom White Like Heaven More information can be found at www.thefuturesvoid.net. Photos/words by Melanie Smith at www.mudkissphotography.co.uk.
Also at Ruby Lounge, Manchester
Article Links:-
http://www.thefuturesvoid.nethttp://www.mudkissphotography.co.uk
Band Links:-
http://www.thefuturesvoid.nethttp://www.mudkissphotography.co.uk
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live reviews |
Scala, London, 15/52012 |
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Chris O' Toole watches EMA, the moniker of Californian singer-songwriter and former Amps for Christ front woman Erika Anderson, play a set of violent, cathartic rock in an intense, but compelling show at the Scala in London |
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