Special Instructions hosted by Ella Hussle

Special Instructions is an archival project exploring the intersections of music, memory, and preservation. Inspired by an inherited cd collection from her late father, which host, DJ and librarian then expanded into the art of archiving, the craft of librarianship and collecting books. Special Instructions gives a platform for nostalgia but with a twist. The listening sessions are a combinations of all of these under one umbrella: Sound, memory, and literature. For the next session, join us as we take a closer listen to Fiona Apple's Tidal.

Fiona Apple’s debut album, Tidal, was released on July 23, 1996. It arrived with an emotional depth and vulnerability that seemed beyond her years, yet perfectly captured the raw intensity of adolescence. Echoing the spirit of Maya Angelou and Billie Holiday, she crafted songs that still feel literary and urgent. The album blends jazz-inflected piano, smoky vocals, and confessional lyrics that explore desire,…