
A series celebrating the unique perspectives and creativity of neurodivergent artists.
Emma-Jean Thackray reflects on sleepless nights, vivid dreams and how nighttime is space for creativity. With music from BadBadNotGood, J Dilla and a 20-minute calming mix to end.
Grounding is a series which celebrates the unique perspectives and creativity of neurodivergent artists. Across the series they explore how neurodivergence shapes their relationship with music and highlight the songs that hold personal significance. Composer, producer, DJ and multi-instrumentalist Emma-Jean Thackray opens up about ADHD, OCD and autism diving into her lifelong struggles with sleep, from restless childhood nights to sleepless tours and vivid, dream-filled awakenings. She shares how masking, suppressing aspects of herself, and grief make it difficult to rest, but also how sleepless nights open space for creativity. Alongside personal stories, she offers the music that helps her through from BadBadNotGood to J Dilla finishing with a 20-minute calming mix to close the show.
Produced by Granny Eats Wolf, working with The Donaldson Trust, The National Body for Neurodiversity.
On radio
Broadcast
- Tuesday 23:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 6 Music