Emma Pollock


Emma Pollock is a Scottish singer-songwriter, musician, and a founding member of the bands The Delgados and The Burns Unit. She is one of the founders of The Fruit Tree Foundation project and a contributor to Vox Liminis, a project linking prison experience and songwriting.
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Career

A founding member of the Delgados, Pollock signed a solo recording contract with British independent record label 4AD in 2005 after the break-up of the band. Her debut solo studio album, Watch the Fireworks, was released on 17 September 2007. 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.
Pollock's third solo studio album, In Search of Harperfield, was released on 29 January 2016 on Chemikal Underground.

Personal life

Pollock studied laser science and optoelectronics at the University of Strathclyde, graduating BSc in 1993.
Pollock is married to musician and producer Paul Savage, also of the Delgados. They have a son.

Discography

Studio albumsWatch the Fireworks The Law of Large Numbers In Search of Harperfield Begging the Night to Take Hold
Singles and EPs
  • "Adrenaline"
  • "Acid Test"
  • "Paper and Glue"
  • "I Could Be a Saint"
  • "Red Orange Green"
  • "Parks and Recreation"
Other releasesSide Show with Scottish and Canadian collective the Burns Unit Tour EP with RM Hubbert
Music videos
  • "Adrenaline"
  • "Acid Test"
  • "Paper and Glue"
  • "Red Orange Green"
  • "Parks and Recreation"