01Profile
A Millie Turner Photo
Millie Turner
Musician — London
03Interview
Name, where are you from?
Millie Turner, East London.
Describe your style in three words?
Eclectic, confused, messy.
What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to?
I went this free gig a while back, don't know who the band was even to this day, but this woman gets on stage with a glitter catsuit, high heels, wild bold makeup and completely transformed the stage. Oblivious to the audience she completely took off on stage her voice was insane and she’d dance these wild dance moves, ending up lying on the stage. I was in awe the whole time. It broke me I swear.
If you could be on the line up with any artist in history?
[Frédéric] Chopin, I love high ceilings and big chandeliers.
If you could spend an hour with anyone from history?
Leonardo da Vinci, I have a lot of respect for his creative methods and think we could create something funky together.
Of all the venues you’ve been to or played, which is your favourite?
I loved playing at the Ace Hotel, it was a low-key show for a small audience, mostly kids, but the view was beautiful, I could see all of London.
Your greatest unsung hero or heroine in music?
I'd say my unsung hero is Chilly Gonzales. He's amazing and his piano play is inspiring.
Millie Turner released her new single 'Swimming Pool' in June 2019, listen, stream or purchase it at millieturner.lnk.to/swimmingpoolFa.
02Playlist
04Playlist Notes
The first track you played on repeat?
'Bicycle Race' by Queen. I used to listen to this song on repeat when I was about 7, it was one of the only songs I had on my dad's iPod and I became obsessed.
A song that defines the teenage you?
'Confusion' by Electric Light Orchestra - confused.
One record you would keep forever?
'Ex-Factor' by Lauryn Hill. from 'The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill'.
A song lyric that has inspired you?
"I'm light as a feather,
I'm bright as the Oregon breeze,
My black shroud,
Frightened by my feelings,
I only wanna be a relief."
From 'Should Have Known Better' by Sufjan Stevens.
The song that would get you straight on the dance floor?
'Paper Planes' by MIA.
A song you wished you had written?
'Fade Into You' by Mazzy Star.
Best song to turn up loud?
'Don’t You Worry 'Bout A Thing' by Stevie Wonder.
A song people wouldn’t expect you to like?
'I Love It' by Kanye West.
Best song to end an all-nighter on?
'Bohemian Rhapsody' by Queen.
Any new music you are listening to right now?
The list is endless...
'The Barrel' by Aldous Harding.
'Quarrel' by Moses Sumney.
'It’s Over, Bobby' by Charlotte Dos Santos.
'Kiss' by Scout Niblett.
'Hungry Hippo' by Tierra Whack.
03Interview
Name, where are you from?
Millie Turner, East London.
Describe your style in three words?
Eclectic, confused, messy.
What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to?
I went this free gig a while back, don't know who the band was even to this day, but this woman gets on stage with a glitter catsuit, high heels, wild bold makeup and completely transformed the stage. Oblivious to the audience she completely took off on stage her voice was insane and she’d dance these wild dance moves, ending up lying on the stage. I was in awe the whole time. It broke me I swear.
If you could be on the line up with any artist in history?
[Frédéric] Chopin, I love high ceilings and big chandeliers.
If you could spend an hour with anyone from history?
Leonardo da Vinci, I have a lot of respect for his creative methods and think we could create something funky together.
Of all the venues you’ve been to or played, which is your favourite?
I loved playing at the Ace Hotel, it was a low-key show for a small audience, mostly kids, but the view was beautiful, I could see all of London.
Your greatest unsung hero or heroine in music?
I'd say my unsung hero is Chilly Gonzales. He's amazing and his piano play is inspiring.
Millie Turner released her new single 'Swimming Pool' in June 2019, listen, stream or purchase it at millieturner.lnk.to/swimmingpoolFa.
04Playlist Notes
The first track you played on repeat?
'Bicycle Race' by Queen. I used to listen to this song on repeat when I was about 7, it was one of the only songs I had on my dad's iPod and I became obsessed.
A song that defines the teenage you?
'Confusion' by Electric Light Orchestra - confused.
One record you would keep forever?
'Ex-Factor' by Lauryn Hill. from 'The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill'.
A song lyric that has inspired you?
"I'm light as a feather,
I'm bright as the Oregon breeze,
My black shroud,
Frightened by my feelings,
I only wanna be a relief."
From 'Should Have Known Better' by Sufjan Stevens.
The song that would get you straight on the dance floor?
'Paper Planes' by MIA.
A song you wished you had written?
'Fade Into You' by Mazzy Star.
Best song to turn up loud?
'Don’t You Worry 'Bout A Thing' by Stevie Wonder.
A song people wouldn’t expect you to like?
'I Love It' by Kanye West.
Best song to end an all-nighter on?
'Bohemian Rhapsody' by Queen.
Any new music you are listening to right now?
The list is endless...
'The Barrel' by Aldous Harding.
'Quarrel' by Moses Sumney.
'It’s Over, Bobby' by Charlotte Dos Santos.
'Kiss' by Scout Niblett.
'Hungry Hippo' by Tierra Whack.
Millie Turner | Swimming Pool (2019)
Millie Turner | Night Running (2018)
Millie Turner | She Was A Dancer (2018)
Millie Turner | You & I (2018)