Jessica Pratt - What's In My Bag?

Singer/songwriter Jessica Pratt goes shopping at Amoeba Music in Los Angeles. Her latest album 'Quiet Signs' is available on Mexican Summer Records.
Check out her picks:
Mark-Almond - The Best Of Mark-Almond (LP)
Paul Williams - Someday Man (LP) bit.ly/2RQT8DY
Nina Simone - Nina Simone In Concert (LP) bit.ly/2GvLCMR
Scott Walker - Scott (LP) bit.ly/2GxN5lM
Marianne Faithfull - Rich Kid Blues (LP) bit.ly/2BueW2S
Can - Soon Over Babaluma (LP) bit.ly/2tbg1IB
Destroyer - Poison Season (LP) bit.ly/2TEDTzX
The Durutti Column - Domo Arigato v2.0 (LP) bit.ly/2WRs8rJ
James Baldwin - Notes of a Native Son (BOOK)
Get Jessica Pratt's music: bit.ly/2DT9f03
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[@arytmis]

After watching this video last night, I had a dream that she told me to add ice cream to my morning cereal.

[@MrVoswald]

did you do it?

[@rheesolving]

That actually doesn't sound bad😳

[@thismessismine]

I love the mischievous air of this that I'm imagining, like she just appeared and whispered in your ear "dare you to put ice cream in there"

[@arytmis]

@@thismessismine it was pretty matter of fact, with a nod, as if she was in this video making just another recommendation.

[@arytmis]

@@MrVoswald yep, with corn flakes and frosted flakes that day. I wish she was more specific, because it wasn't mind blowing, and I wanna find that nugget. Maybe I'll try a different ice cream brand next time.

[@dramshopsound]

Just discovered her music. I’m not one to get overly romantic about the arts but I am floored by her music. It has smoked me more than anything in the last decade. It’s so beautifully crafted and I can’t wait to see her live when she tours again

[@K_masters]

Imagine what us art freaks think of her 🥹😍

[@jordangillard6962]

Holy guacamole. Jessica Pratt is like a giant brain of music knowledge!

[@gasparucciox9706]

i am also , but i'm an old fart! for my generation is kind of ...well, normal knowing so many singers etc. But her she's much younger than me :)

[@OkaySoShit]

@@gasparucciox9706 hello

[@j.c7719]

I am too ngl 🤣 as an artist it is integral to be IMO.

[@StewartCararas]

I feel like I recall her working at Amoeba at one time.

[@dg5175]

There's something so angelic about her yet dark & earthy. She's like a somber butterfly 🦋

[@emaan7023]

Wow yes

[@imnotimpressed420]

No there isn't

[@chainsawteddybear]

it's that Taurus

[@alana.safiya]

In other words, a Moth

[@dg5175]

@@alana.safiya LOL

[@wtss1406]

my dream episode of "What's in My Bag". Thank you so much!

[@TheFourteenthWard]

Her new album is the best of 2019 so far. So, so beautiful.

[@Boywhocriedrainbow]

I said the same thing when I listened to her album!

[@DimmuBurnir]

Jean Carlo so he wrote "so far" :)

[@nashobalusa3288]

Completely agree! I've had 'As the World Turns' on repeat for 3 days now, after doing the same with the album once it was released. This video just adds to her allure. Pretty obsessed at this point.

[@_stulka]

The Fourteenth Ward major AGREED

[@konstantinov]

Agreed. It's funny when she talks about Destroyer having a "knack for melody" and i;m like, no dude YOU have a knack for melody! i love "Fare Thee Well" from the new one

[@madb9273]

her speaking voice is so different then her singing

[@flowerdoodle2438]

Yeah and that’s kind of disappointing. Makes her seem more of a put on. Like too much affectation

[@doloresdaphne8541]

@@flowerdoodle2438 she’s just vibing it’s stylistic

[@grahamm5789]

she is my goddess

[@danielgranato9002]

Destroyer, Scott Walker, Nina Simone, Can, Marianne Faithful...this girl is superb.

[@jbt6007]

Jessica Pratts new album would be in my bag for sure.

[@Hal9000ize]

Anyone who picks up Can is a friend of mine

[@amphitheatre]

same, but that record? meh. wish she talked about that pick more.

[@throatwobblermangrove4597]

Yoo doo, you doo right.

[@wjohwj]

@@amphitheatre one of their biggest, pal. first album of post-damo era, contains absolutely fantastic tracks. dizzy dizzy with perfectly arranged string section, charming and dark come sta la luna, a sip of avant-garde jazz in splash, messy chain reaction, which unexpectedly flows into meditative quantum physics. for me that record opened can from a very different side after listening to tago mago and ege bamyasi for months. a masterpiece!

[@PoliceBoy465]

@@wjohwj I like the fact that she picked a lesser known Can album. Not the usual Tago Mago or Future Days.

[@famousashtray]

Soon over Babalooma is one of Cans best. It's just not as immediate as some of their others

[@alienboiloic6676]

She looks like a gentle lovely folk version Kate Moss

[@madb9273]

alienboiloic that’s what I thought😌

[@thomasgalbally6568]

@Tony Glock I thought the thumbnail was shooped to be funny.

[@dg5175]

I can't unsee it now! But better in my opinion!

[@andrewp1075]

She's the personification of the Cheshire cat from Alice's Adventure In Wonderland.

[@fiizz01]

Strange coincidence. Last night before bed I was wondering who inspired the musicians that inspire me, especially Jessica Pratt. Woke up to this Amoeba vid and an answer to my question 😅

[@mscpriya98]

manifestation

[@letterbythewater608]

her new album is pure magic

[@bas_ee]

nice pic

[@minstac1530]

What is the intro song?? I know it's by Jessica but not the song title Edit: Poly Blue

[@specificsoup]

The eyeliner just under the eyes is incredible, omg

[@MothGirl007]

KInd of a hard no, imho.

[@scottmatznick3140]

Awful

[@SkeeterNYC]

I love her Chrissie Hynde/Siouxsie eyeliner.

[@mauriciogutierrez2145]

She really has an educated and original taste

[@DanielBDavis-tn9pq]

She is criminally underrated!

[@unj]

Don't tell Marc Almond about Mark-Almond

[@beauwilliamson3628]

As a Mark Almond fan I can't tell you how many times I was disappointed by Marc-Almond when digging in the dollar bins.

[@funnymanfish]

TOM WAITS!!! Please!

[@bileductable]

I'd imagine Amoeba could do a whole season with Tom Waits and his influences/picks 😀

[@funnymanfish]

And I’d watch every second of it

[@samd9828]

of course Jessica has beautiful taste in music too...

[@catalunyallibertat7]

Congrats on your new album, Jessica! Top notch

[@duncanfernie3000]

Just discovered her through the what’s in my bag by Damien Jurado. What an amazing voice and someone you would love to chat with over a coffee.

[@stephenhawkingsfootballboo7885]

Not yet familiar with her music, but she has fabulous taste. I mean Can, Scott Walker, Nina Simone, Marianne Faithfull AND James Baldwin. C'mon!

[@J7nty]

Her song “back baby” got recommended to me on Spotify recently and I’ve been listening to her on repeat since

[@maxbarter7524]

Same story here..

[@mauriciolopez4283]

Did You hear Poly Blue? The background song at the beginning of this video. It's frankly otherworldly. I just love it!

[@J7nty]

@@mauriciolopez4283 yes! I love that song

[@JunkyardGod89]

Funny, I only got into her and the new album last night and loved it instantly, been hooked since, non-stop. And the only other thing I've listened to The Durutti Column's "Vini Reilly", had been thinking of Scott Walker at some moments on her other albums too (wonder if she's a fan of Sibylle Baier.) Incredible talent!

[@nobbynoris]

So refreshing to hear her say "I didn't know anything about Nina Simone."

[@CogLife]

When are you guys going to get Slavoj Zizek in, be really interesting to see what sounds he’s into.

[@amoeba]

We love Zizek. That would be a great episode.

[@lynjazz5122]

Jessica's def got an "old soul," right? I mean, most yun 'uns today...would only ever list off musicians who've performed within the verrry short span of their lives. I love that she listened to Nina Simone at, like, age 17! She's jus' sooo bright...

[@Rubberfooted]

I only just found her music but I have loved her for the past few months. Great episode and great picks. Her new album is killin as well.

[@squonkydog6259]

Did you hear about her from the live in SF White Fence album where Tim says “this is for my homegirl Jessica Pratt”?

[@GyronCinque]

This is now one of my favourite episodes of "What's in My Bag" ♡

[@Benjaminbutton86]

I've seen her shopping at this amoeba so this is some cinéma verité right here :D I also recently copped that Nina Simone!

[@shawniemar]

Wonderful selection! So glad she’s a Durutti Column fan.

[@jennyhotep1983]

Paul Williams is the evil record producer in Phantom of the Paradise!...I never made the connection until now.

[@engelschmidl2907]

Listening to Jessica's first album (I think). Beautiful. That's why I love WIMB - find out about old and new music.

[@naarvmaan]

Daaang she likes James Baldwin that really is a great thing

[@theamericanopry]

"If you can describe it, you can control it."

[@squinkque]

James Baldwin was an intelligent writer. My favorite book of his was Another Country.

[@emmaduncan2991]

looks like Chrissie Hynde circa 1981 did her eyeliner. have no idea who she is, bug she has cool taste in music!

[@PoliceBoy465]

Some great picks... Nina Simone, Scott Walker, Can, Destroyer, Durutti Column....

[@oldnatty61]

Nina Simone and Marianne Faithfull. God bless you! Great picks. True fibers in the fabric of us, and yet missed.

[@nobbynoris]

I used to have growth issues when I was 13. I mean, I was normal height for my age, but there was this bit of me, and it kept growing in other directions. I'm haunted by it.

[@NYisconstipated]

Her voice reminds me of Eartha Kitt

[@kXpimpin]

Get phoebe bridgers on here

[@mintyulip]

my queen! thanks for bringing her on, Amoeba! Much love to Jessica please come and do a show in Miami!!

[@SunBleachedFries]

I was expecting her to be British lol

[@aidanjonsullivan4919]

Why?

[@videosefilmes22]

She has a weird accent when she sings, doesn't she?

[@yosoyleus]

I also expected her to be british simply beacuse her music has THAT sound... The intention, the imagery, the subtleness... Along with Aldous Harding and Rozi Plain, she is the best I've heard in quite a while.

[@selwen5813]

I never want these videos to ever stop being made

[@jimbailey5681]

She picked some great albums

[@NikoHL]

Interesting person.. Unusual.. Elfin. Eclectic song choices.. Good.

[@fastandbulbous9697]

Wow, didn't expect her to appear here at any point... I'm positively surprised.

[@wyethmiller281]

God her music chills me.

[@shayla4007]

that is the last thing i expected her speaking voice to sound like, wow

[@jenniferphillips158]

In love with her music and also her haircut! perfection

[@renapeppers20]

I want to live in this place.

[@HLMProduction003]

That voice. Forever embedded in my memory. 💜

[@sonicgrub]

Great selections. Gonna get the Durutti Column and her new LP.

[@ShatteredDiscoBall]

I been trying to figure her age out for years!! She could be 30 or 75 I can’t tell 🧐

[@jare___]

Fun fact, Paul Williams wrote the soundtrack to the 1979 Muppet Movie!

[@dominicaaaaa5547]

I haven't heard of her like the little bits of music at the start though presuming that's her gonna have a listen. She reminds me of Alison goldfrapp from goldfrapp for some reason 🌞

[@ViscountSqualo]

she's so cute :}

[@akumakumakuma1]

I need her musical advice in my LIFE.

[@TheVelvetKill]

Have Angel Olsen on here 🤞🏻😭

[@nico.m8346]

'Mathild ' is a Jacques Brel cover. And Jessica Pratt you have a unique voice!

[@RayasNegroOvejas]

Nico .M Amsterdam as well

[@bonzoboots]

Some very cool choices without being a poser about it. The under the radar classic Someday Man by Paul Williams is an inspired pick.

[@anthonychilds8193]

Scott Walker AND Durutti Column? Officially in love. Oh shit, this was 5 years ago?! I literally only started listening to her music like 3 weeks ago (having heard the name much longer, but my listen to list is as long as the crimes I dream of committing...)

[@conradpoos2859]

No wonder I love her music, such great taste

[@mrfister1899]

Did she put her eyes on upside down?

[@themiccrazy]

Loved all her pics. Paul Williams is one of my favorites

[@desireeuvalle9753]

This answered all my questions and assumptions about her music

[@sarahhph0]

MY UNDERRATED TALENTED QUEEN!

[@adam2u]

She needs to do a podcast or something, I could listen to her for hours. like her records lol

[@decnijfkris3706]

IT IS UTTERLY INDISCRETE TO CHECK A WOMAN'S BAG; WHERE DO YOU GET THAT IDEA,? i NEVER GO IN A WOMANS HANDBAG NEVER;

[@itcangetbetter]

I don't get why she has such a normal speaking voice but her singing voice is like a munchkin being choked

[@kenmotley5316]

What an awesome person! She's adorable too!

[@jojojiles]

She seems so fucking cool and down to earth at the same time. Love it.

[@aidanjonsullivan4919]

Really interesting picks!

[@redsxncubs23]

A true artist...the way she talks about music...she's the best!

[@litedysco]

Poison Season by Destroyer. Yes!

[@-elijahriggs-]

Her self titled album is ethereal. Some songs not as strong as others, but it is what it is. I wish I could see her live. *i have four copies of the lp after i gave one away to a friends unborn daughter. i hope i find a home for a couple more.

[@TheCybermonty]

One very cool and properly hip lady, loved this.

[@AMKN75]

Nice! I'm definitely gonna check out Paul Williams and Scott Walker. :)

[@Pellefication]

Can - Soon Over Babaluma is a great albums.....one of my favorites too.

[@FuchsiaPandaBear]

Does anyone know the song in the intro?

[@veonnisual]

Jessica Pratt - Poly Blue

[@FuchsiaPandaBear]

veonnisual thank you !

[@kpdelaney6460]

thanks

[@delfigalo_5398]

Dude thank you for asking I was looking trying to find it

[@delfigalo_5398]

@@veonnisual and thanks for answering

[@ulissesdefreitas4704]

Maravilhosa essa Jessica Pratt. O disco do ano.

[@skaterchuckpdx]

Durutti Column - Valuable Passages is brilliant too.

[@Younjoo8]

What’s the song at the end that’s playing

[@pho3nix-]

Very unique person, gonna check out Paul Williams for sure!

[@topher198133]

Okay she's cute but that eyeliner makes me feel that her eyes are upside down.

[@Jeremy-th5pt]

James Baldwin was a wokester.

[@dduffee64]

🎼🎼Mississippi GOD. DAMNNN🎼🎼

[@pjr5913]

hi amoeba thanks for giving giving us the new jody foster when are you doing the royal trux reunion?

[@pjr5913]

good choice on the can

[@elfawne]

Scott Walker, Can, Durutti Column, Marianne Faithful. No wonder I love her music.

[@tmarcmoynihan]

what a great selection of music.

[@goodenoughdave1820]

just saw Paul Williams in Phantom of The Paradise (1974). what a weird and wonderful film!

[@gouvyrock]

nice lady

[@dinosaursr]

Amoeba should get some kind of prize or monument for these videos. Like musical Happy Meals but if they were good for you.

[@mwmingram]

Very impressive knowledge.

[@4skin4sale71]

Anybody got suggestions for artists like Jessica with that dark beautiful ghosty sound!???

[@timotheusn.h.nakashona1001]

Any person who likes Nina Simone is a friend of mine.