Emma Pollock

The Profile

Emma Pollock is a Scottish singer-songwriter and founding member of The Delgados. Her solo work spans indie rock and pop, including the albums Watch the Fireworks (2007), The Law of Large Numbers (2010), and In Search of Harperfield (2016).

Founding member of The Delgados and co-founder of the Chemikal Underground label. Solo albums include Watch the Fireworks (2007), The Law of Large Numbers (2010), and In Search of Harperfield (2016).

A single review praises Emma Pollock’s third solo album, In Search of Harperfield, for varied and convincing songwriting, from indie-pop to folk and chamber textures. It notes echoes of The Delgados, highlights her expressive voice, and mildly critiques the band’s conservative sound. Overall verdict: urgent, well-made, and re-listenable.