San Francisco-based singer Lucky Break (aka Emma Gerson) has released her debut EP, Biggest Thing. We asked her the BIG questions . . .
Lucky Break started her music career after she experienced gender discrimination working at a major music label.
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Her EP explores themes of "growing up, love, and freedom", with focus track, One Way to Be, addressing growing up during an age of social media.
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I recorded the last track on this EP, One Way to Be, in my friend's car, illegally parked half the time. I once met Cait O’Riordan of the Pogues at a pub and we bonded over playing bass, which was one of the top ten moments of my life. I got hit by a motorcycle and survived.
How would you describe your music?
My songs are like little vignettes, they capture an emotion in a moment in time. I would say most of my songs tie back to a theme of freedom and anti-authoritarianism. Music is how I express the kind of life I would like people to be able to live.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Firstly, my Mother, who worked fully as an independent musician in New York City. I would hang out in the bars where she would play at like six, seven years old drinking seltzer with lime. Sonically, I love 90s alternative - Elliott Smith, Fiona Apple, Sonic Youth. Vocalists like Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, and Amy Winehouse really taught me how to sing growing up.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Again, my Mom was playing gigs with me in the womb, literally, so technically her. I think the first show I ever paid my own money to see was H.E.R. at the Warfield in San Francisco.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Well, I am of the Gen-Z-streaming-age, but my Dad was a collector, so I would pop into record shops with him. I think I bought London Calling by The Clash and I had their stickers on my notebook in middle school. That’s the earliest I can remember.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Charm You by Samia got me through this summer. I played it over and over, a million times. I wish I wrote that song. It’s a perfect song.
Favourite lyric of all time?
"I do believe/If you don’t like things you leave/For someplace you’ve never gone before" and "I do believe/You are what you perceive/What comes is better than what came before" - From the Velvet Underground’s I Found a Reason.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Ripple by The Grateful Dead.
Where can people find your music/more information?
Here and people can find my music under "lucky break" on all streaming platforms. I post a lot of updates on my Instagram, @imyourluckybreak. I also make video essays and poetry on my YouTube!
Alan Corr
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