Shwmae and welcome back to Green Man Chinwag, where we introduce you to a bumper bunch of GM25 acts via our punchy mini-Q&A – both newer discoveries and firm favourites!
For this week’s feature, we are joined by the extraordinary Jasmine.4.t, who will be heading to Bannau Brycheiniog for the first time this August. In January, the Manchester artist – full name Jasmine Cruikshank – put out her debut album ‘You Are The Morning’ via Phoebe Bridgers’ label Saddest Factory Records. Expansive and filled with folksy warmth, the record charts her journey towards living freely as a trans woman and embracing her identity.
After hitting restart on her career and embracing a new, ever-burgeoning community of fans, Jasmine has spent the past few months performing headline shows across the UK. Expect an unmissable set from this ascendant songwriter, who's forging her own distinct path in British guitar music. Ahead of her Green Man debut, we asked Jasmine some quickfire questions…
For fans of: MUNA, Bartees Strange, Soccer Mommy
Where to start: ‘Skin On Skin’ – treading between psychedelic noise and gnarled pop, this ode to queer love is characterised by the shimmer and crunch of its guitar melodies.
Who are you looking forward to seeing live at Green Man 2025?
Los Campesinos! A fave of mine who I opened for in London recently.
What’s on your ‘essentials’ list for festival packing?
Hormones and a tent.
What can we expect from your Green Man 2025 performance?
A surprising amount of tears but also a bloody nose in the pit (probably courtesy of my bassist).
What was the musical moment that changed the world for your teenage self?
‘Skate To Hell – The Extreme SkateRock Collection’. It was a double CD compilation made by the extreme sports channel, and I bought it in Year 7 at WHSmith on my first date.
Track you play before going on stage?
Adrianne Lenker – ‘Music For Indigo’.
If people could take away one thing from your music, what would it be?
The importance of solidarity.
And finally, what’s your favourite biscuit?
Almond macaroons. They used to sell them at the bakery I worked at on Saturdays when I was at school, but I hardly ever see them these days!