ESKA - Vocalist, Composer and Producer

Mercury-nominated vocalist, composer and producer ESKA talks about her favourite studio gear and how her background as a live jazz musician shapes her approach to writing and recording. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:30 - ESKA's Journey Into Music 06:21 - Using Tech To Tell A Story 14:23 - Approaching Each Track Individually 16:35 - Developing A Sonic Identity 20:18 - Live vs Studio Artist Methods 26:59 - Solo Albums And Soundtracks 31:47 - Exploration And Improvisation 32:43 - Collaborating With Musicians 38:57 - Live Performances With Ableton Eska Biog ESKA is a Mercury Award nominated singer, songwriter, composer and producer. Her music blends elements of folk, soul, psychedelia and electronica, shaped by years of live performance and a strong jazz influence. She has released acclaimed projects including her self-titled debut album ESKA and her more recent release, The Ordinary Life of a Magic Woman. Her work has received radio support from Gilles Peterson, Lauren Laverne and John Kennedy, and her debut EP was named one of Bandcamp’s Best Releases of 2013. Alongside her solo career, ESKA has collaborated with artists such as Grace Jones, The Cinematic Orchestra, Zero 7, Bobby McFerrin, Esperanza Spalding, Shabaka Hutchings and Kae Tempest, and her credits include theatre and film scores as well as performances at major venues and festivals. Caro C Biog Caro C is an artist, engineer and teacher specialising in electronic music. Her self-produced fourth album 'Electric Mountain' is out now. Described as a "one-woman electronic avalanche" (BBC), Caro started making music thanks to being laid up whilst living in a double decker bus and listening to the likes of Warp Records in the late 1990's. This 'sonic enchantress' (BBC Radio 3) has now played in most of the cultural hotspots of her current hometown of Manchester, UK. Caro is also the instigator and project manager of electronic music charity Delia Derbyshire Day. URL: Twitter: @carocsound Inst: @carocsound FB: Catch more shows on our other podcast channels:

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This episode was published on Sep 25, 2025.

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