Emma Pollock (born 20 December 1972) is a Scottish singer-songwriter, musician, and a founding member of the bands The Delgados and The Burns Unit. She is also one of the founders of The Fruit Tree Foundation project and a contributor to Vox Liminis, a project linking prison experience and songwriting.[1][better source needed]
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.jpg) Pollock performing live at the Brudenell Social Club in Leeds, 2007 | |
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| Born | 14 August 1971 |
| Origin | Glasgow, Scotland |
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| Years active | 1996–present |
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| Member of | The Delgados |
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| Website | emmapollock |
Career
editA founding member of the Delgados, Pollock signed a solo recording contract with British independent record label 4AD in 2005 after the amicable break-up of the band. Her debut solo studio album, Watch the Fireworks, was released on 17 September 2007.[2] Pollock has most recently been recording with Scottish-Canadian band The Burns Unit, along with Indo-Caledonian pop artist Future Pilot A.K.A., Karine Polwart, King Creosote, multi-instrumentalist Kim Edgar, drummer and producer Mattie Foulds, pianist Michael Johnston; and rapper MC Soom T. Pollock has also worked with David Gedge both in the studio and live as part of his Cinerama project.
On 3 August 2010, the Burns Unit released their debut studio album, Side Show, through Proper Distribution in the UK. Produced by the band's drummer Mattie Foulds, Side Show was mixed with Paul Savage and mastered by Jon Astley.[citation needed]
Pollock's third solo studio album, In Search of Harperfield, was released on 29 January 2016 on Chemikal Underground.[3]
Personal life
editPollock studied laser science and optoelectronics at the University of Strathclyde, graduating BSc (Hons) in 1993.[4][5]
Pollock is married to musician and producer Paul Savage, also of the Delgados. They have a son.[6]
Discography
editStudio albums
- Watch the Fireworks (17 September 2007)
- The Law of Large Numbers (1 March 2010)
- In Search of Harperfield (29 January 2016)
Singles and EPs
- "Adrenaline" (28 May 2007)
- "Acid Test" (3 September 2007)
- "Paper and Glue" (26 November 2007)
- "I Could Be a Saint" (22 February 2010)
- "Red Orange Green" (24 May 2010)
- "Parks and Recreation" (22 January 2016)
Other releases
- Side Show with Scottish and Canadian collective the Burns Unit (2010)
- Tour EP with RM Hubbert (Oct 2012)[7]
Music videos
- "Adrenaline" (2007, directed by Blair Young)
- "Acid Test" (2007, directed by Lucy Cash)
- "Paper and Glue" (2007, directed by Moh Azima)
- "Red Orange Green" (2010, directed by Laura McCullagh)
- "Parks and Recreation" (2016, directed by Virginia Heath)
References
edit- ^ "Distant Voices". Vox Liminis. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
We pair some of Scotland's best songwriters with people who've experienced the criminal justice system from lots of different angles
- ^ Padley, Gemma (14 September 2007). "Watch The Fireworks could finally give The Delgados' lady the international acclaim..." BBC.
- ^ "Emma Pollock 'In Search Of Harperfield'". Chemikal Underground. 4 November 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- ^ "Emma Pollock". LinkedIn. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
- ^ "Strathclyde University". The Herald. Glasgow. 6 July 1993. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
- ^ English, Paul (29 January 2016). "Emma Pollock talks about how her mother influenced her new album In Search of Harperfield". The Daily Record.
- ^ "'Tour EP' by Emma Pollock & RM Hubbert". Chemikal Underground. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
External links
edit- Official website
- Emma Pollock at AllMusic
- Emma Pollock discography at Discogs
- Emma Pollock at IMDb
