INTERVIEW:LULU INGRAM (58_MUSIC)

Growing up, Lulu Ingram's first experiences with music came in the form of her dad's record collection: rather than listen to the radio, this collection that spanned a lifetime was given to her as an audible starting point.

A lot of our parent's generation wistfully lament the 'New Age' of CDs during the turn of the century, convincing them that their presses were obsolete... Although a bit of that happened with Lulu, her curated Instagram page @58_music is testament to a pretty nice remaining collection.

@58_music and its recent posts.

A snapshot of the wide ranging influences and tastes in Lulu’s selections.

I first came across this page a few years ago (Lulu has been running it since 2018) and was immediately floored at its brevity and top top selections.

To start something based on a love for these records and sounds is deeply personal, yet the space which has now been created is vibrant: it puts people on to new artists, as well as galvanising the beauty of 'crate digging' in a Spotify age. 

Creating this outlet from academic life has shifted alongside her changing environments and tastes. An impeccable page for anyone looking to discover some of 'Lulu's Tunes'

3 Desert Island Albums?

Donuts- J Dilla

Astral Weeks- Van Morrison

Blue Lines- Massive Attack

Best Gig?

On this topic Lulu referenced different gigs for different circumstances: a camden rock night for a fiver in a dive serving a very separate purpose to a Reggae festival attended during the summer. When pressed for a final answer, The Pharcyde at Koko with a younger audience standing and the older generation up in ‘The Gods’ was mentioned.

The rap group pointed out the older group up in the seated area and told the kids:

“They are the reason we, and any of you, are here.”

I think this sums up the beauty of what Lulu has curated, archives of past sounds and ways they were appreciated, being passed onto to us.

Looking towards the future, Lulu wants to keep the page adapting as her own environment shifts, and I am sure will continue to provide a incredible space where new sounds can be found.

@58_music

Words by Aman Conan