Julia Jacklin On Chaos, Control, And The Gem
Julia Jacklin's willingness to shift her creative approach tells us something important about artistic growth that our listeners should hear. The idea of moving from "whatever happens is what the record is" to bringing more intentionality to the process isn't about losing spontaneity, it's about gaining confidence in your own instincts. For Cledvibes Radio fans who've followed Jacklin's work, this conversation about finding balance between control and letting things unfold naturally feels particularly timely. It's a reminder that the best artists aren't afraid to evolve their methods, even when they've already found something that works.
From Stereogum: Julia Jacklin is changing her mind. There’s power in that. When I spoke with the Melbourne-based musician about her last album Pre Pleasure, in 2022, she imagined that her future self might approach music with more calculation. “Maybe when I have a bit more time, I’ll come in with real intentions. But at the moment, whatever happens is what the record is,” she told me. When we reconnect over a qui…