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Emma-Jean Thackray - Wanna Die + Album Announcement

Emma-Jean Thackray
Wanna Die
Released digitally on January 28th via Brownswood Recordings/Parlophone Records

Emma-Jean Thackray, the visionary producer, composer, and instrumentalist, today announces her highly anticipated second album, “Weirdo”, set for release on April 25th. Known for defying musical boundaries, Thackray's latest work is a deeply personal and utterly original exploration of selfhood, grief, and gratitude.

Drawing on an eclectic mix of influences—grunge, pop, soul, p-funk, and jazz— “Weirdo” is a triumphant celebration of survival and individuality. Written, performed, recorded, mixed, produced and arranged entirely by Thackray in her South London flat, the album stands as a testament to her extraordinary musicianship and fearless self-expression.

The brand new single “Wanna Die” is a striking blend of frenetic energy and emotional vulnerability. With its scattered, uptempo beat driving the track forward, the song juxtaposes its rhythmically playful foundation against poignant reflections on mortality and resilience. Thackray’s lyrics wrestle with heavy themes, moving between moments of despair and determination. The result is an audacious exploration of life’s fragility, delivered with raw honesty and wrapped in a percussive soundscape that feels simultaneously chaotic and cathartic.

Pre-order your vinyl now via this link: https://emmajeanthackray.lnk.to/weirdo

Follow Emma-Jean Thackray:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ejthackray/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ejthackray/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ejthackray
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EJThackray

Thank you for your continued support,
The Brownswood Fam

Release Date January 28th, 2025
Catalog No BWOOD0397DD
Label Brownswood Recordings
track artist
Wanna Die Emma-Jean Thackray 2:41
Wanna Die [Radio Edit Clean] Emma-Jean Thackray 2:41
Wanna Die (Instrumental) Emma-Jean Thackray 2:41

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Brownswood Recordings is an independent record label founded by the DJ, record collector and broadcaster Gilles Peterson in 2006.

It is a platform for new artists to grow and a space for more established acts to experiment.
Our parent company, Brownswood Music also runs an artist development programme called Future Bubblers, in partnership with Arts Council England.