Emma Pollock, born on August 14, 1971, in Glasgow, Scotland, is a singer-songwriter and musician. She studied laser science and optoelectronics at the University of Strathclyde before embarking on her music career. Pollock gained initial recognition as a founding member of The Delgados, formed in 1994. After the band's amicable break-up, she signed a solo recording contract with 4AD in 2005. Her debut solo album, Watch the Fireworks, was released on September 17, 2007, featuring singles "Adrenaline", "Acid Test" and "Paper and Glue". Pollock's second solo album, The Law of Large Numbers, followed on March 1, 2010 with singles "I Could Be a Saint" and "Red Orange Green". She has also collaborated with various artists, including The Burns Unit and David Gedge. Her third solo album, In Search of Harperfield, was released on February 26, 2016 with lead single "Parks and Recreation". In 2025, the release of the single "Prize Hunter" was followed by her fourth full-length Begging the Night to Take Hold, issued in September that year and ranked number 29 on UK Albums Download Official chart.
