Born in Essex, but based in Germany, Gemma Ray is a songwriter, guitarist, singer, film composer and producer.
Her sound references a whole panorama of retro references making for a cinematic psychedelic sound that she has made her own.
She has released six studio albums on the Bronze Rat label and has collaborated with a number of artists including Sparks and Suicide's Alan Vega.
Recorded in RNZ Auckland studio, Gemma Ray is accompanied by songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Gris-de-Lin and Andt Zammit on drums, and speaks to Trevor Reekie.
Catch Gemma Ray on tour:
Friday 5th May - Napier ... A Sitting Room Session at The Old Mill
Saturday 6th May - Wellington at Caroline
Sunday 7th May - Christchurch at Blue Smoke
Songs: There Must Be More than This, If You Want To Rock n Roll, We Do War
All songs written by Gemma Ray, engineered by Andre Upston.