| Background: | solo_singer |
| Birth Date: | 14 August 1971 |
| Origin: | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Years Active: | 1996–present |
| Current Member Of: | The Delgados |
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]
A 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.
Pollock's third solo studio album, In Search of Harperfield, was released on 29 January 2016 on Chemikal Underground.[3]
Pollock 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]
Studio albums
Singles and EPs
Other releases
Music videos