Known for deftly crafting succinct collections of work, singer-songwriter Matilda Mann’s latest release You Look Like You Can’t Swim presents Mann at her very best — weaving together intricate lyrics and soundscapes while still ensuring her work is equal parts vulnerable and compelling. To celebrate the release of her new EP, Matilda Mann answers some rapid fire questions and unveils everything from her favourite lyric that she didn’t write, what album she’d put in a time capsule, and more.
Hey Matilda, what are you up to right now?
Currently in a pool trying to swim!
Describe your style in 3 words.
Cottage-core-grunge.
What is the most precious thing in your wardrobe?
Hmmm, I have a red and white stripy jumper, that I found in a vintage sale the day I found my flat I’m currently living in. It was just such a day of highs and it always reminds me of that. I also wore it in my music video for YLLYCS, so I count it as my “lucky jumper”
Which living person do you most admire?
Olivia Coleman.
If you could play any venue, which one would it be?
Shepherd’s Bush Empire.
Where are you happiest?
With friends.
Ideal 3 course meal?
Fuck. Bruschetta or nachos, sushi (the works), and jelly.
Who would play you in the story of your life?
Me.
What’s one song that you’d like to listen to the first time again?
Last of the Loving – Coco.
An underrated song or artist you love?
Leith Ross.
The track that describes your coming-of-age story?
Anyone Else But You – Moody Peaches.
An album that you’d put in a time capsule?
Feeding Sea Horses By Hand – Billie Marten.
A lyric that you love and the song it’s from?
“I want to listen to the sound of you blinking, wanna listen to your hands soothe” – Anything by Adrienne Lenka.
A track that reminds you of a happy moment?
Amsterdam – Gregory Alan Isakov.
A song that you discovered recently that you love?
Not Strong Enough – boygenius.
Best record to get you out of a funk?
Young Hearts Run Free – Candi Staton.
What’s the last song you searched for on Spotify?
Room Service – Holly Humberstone.
A song you wish you wrote?
Bloom – Paper Kites.
Matilda Mann’s new EP You Look Like You Can’t Swim is out now.
photography. Kid Circus
words. Kelsey Barnes
