Pocketful of Sun Emma King

• 1 Pocketful Of Sun 03:36
• 2 18 Hours 03:21
• 3 Better Than It Was 04:22
• 4 Rolling Like Thunder 04:53
• 5 Parachute 04:35
• 6 Sweetest Song 04:28
• 7 Guess It Was Ours 03:17
• 8 Because My Heart 03:48
• 9 Smiling Next To You 03:23
• 10 Arrows 03:29
• 11 Best Of Our Days 03:47
• 12 Helium 05:00
• Total Runtime 47:59

Info for Pocketful of Sun

Emma King’s remarkable journey has taken her from Northern England to Tennessee, touring Europe and receiving 5-star album reviews along the way. Having lived in Tennessee for 8 years, Emma became a regular of Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe and represented the UK at Nashville’s CMA International festival, appearing on radio stations across the country including the legendary WSM (home of the Opry).

The sunflower-strewn fields of Emma King’s new single ‘Pocketful of Sun’ have a deeper meaning than just a hopeful nod to the British summer. Emma’s autistic daughter Eloise has played her part in the song’s inspiration, and the sunflower has become a symbol of empathy and inclusivity for those with hidden disabilities. The title track from the forthcoming album, the song sums up the infectious joy of childhood and, rather than deal with struggles and inequalities (as does its sister song ‘Better Than It Was’), celebrates the raucous energy of youth. Its sing-along hook “I’ve got a pocketful of sun…I’ve got enough for everyone” invites us on an irresistible journey of guitar riffs, americana licks, and vocal power.

More than just a nod to the uplifting atmosphere of Emma’s trademark soulful Americana-country sound, the true inspiration for ‘Pocketful Of Sun’s title refers to the journey she has been on both as a musician and as parent raising Eloise. Diagnosed autistic at age 2 Eloise is entirely non-verbal yet, amidst all the challenges the family faces, the unconditional love felt by Emma has been deeply inspirational, precipitating the desire to have her upcoming album exist as a call to action as much as a tribute to her darling daughter.

A musical love letter to the country sounds Emma was drawn to in her childhood, such as the cheeky mischief of The Chicks and the country guitar-rock of Sheryl Crow, other tracks on Pocketful of Sun give us a glimpse into Emma’s years on the road in Nashville (’18 Hours’), her thoughts on the music industry (‘Sweetest Song’) and a moving reflection of her hometown of Hull (‘Guess It Was Ours’).

Renowned for her captivating and high energy live shows, Emma has supported artists such as Jo Dee Messina, Deanna Carter, Thompson Square, Brett Michaels, Sohie Ellis Bextor, The Drifters, Old Dominion, and Exile. Upon her return to England Emma received unwavering support from the BBC including Radio 2 and live performances on BBC London, HMV’s recommended release, plus rave reviews from national media including Maverick Magazine.

Emma King

Emma King
Emma’s remarkable journey has already taken her from Northern England to Tennessee, touring Europe and receiving 5-star album reviews along the way.

​From the grass roots of Hull, East Yorkshire and learning from her parent’s love of Fleetwood Mac & Elvis, Emma developed the deep, soulful Americana timbre that has now become a trademark of her sound. What made it even more impressive (and still does!) is how such a huge sounding voice comes from such a petite frame…

300+ gigs later and while still a teenager, Emma’s calling became apparent when she spotted American legends like Johnny Cash & Willie Nelson on late-night TV and soon declared her musical future to be America’s homes of Rock ‘n’ Roll: Nashville & Memphis. For Emma, she knew that musical growth meant travel, and started to look outside of the city that had primed her for what was to come. Next stop, Brighton…

When Emma turned 17 she won a scholarship to the Brighton Institute of Modern Music awarded by Carleen Anderson (Brand New Heavies, and God-Daughter of James Brown).

It was here that Emma King and The Heartsets was formed, featuring Emma and 4 young musicians from Brighton, all busting out Country-tinged Americana. After multiple tours to Germany, and inspired by Emma’s ambition and plans to tour America, the band followed suit and together they began self-funded trips to Nashville, TN. The group’s instant likeability (and British accents!) eventually hit upon a management & record label team in PLC Records that took on and settled the whole gang in a traditional ‘band house’ in Manchester, Tennessee, heralding the start of a new adventure. Emma and the band went on a 5 year adventure that deserves a biography of its own one day

In between 21-hour drives touring up and down the Midwest, Emma recorded at Sun Studios ,Memphis (home of Elvis and Rock n Roll’s earliest recordings); became a welcomed regular at Nashville’s legendary Bluebird Café; made herself at home in all of Nashville major studios; was the subject of a recording documentary project at Curb College of Music, Daytona Beach, FL.; she represented the UK at Nashville’s CMA International Show, appeared on radio stations such as the famous WSM Radio (home of the Opry); she even found time to write and record with multi-award winning producers and engineers including Chas Sandford (Steve Nicks, Chicago, Bette Midler), Milan Bogdan (KC & The Sunshine Band and Jake Niceley(Alison Krauss) and to support acts such as Exile, Jo De Messina, Deanna Carter, Old Dominion, Thompson Square, Rhonda Vincent, Brett Michaels – as well as Toploader, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Colin Blunstone and The Drifters (in the UK).

Eventually, Emma and co-writer/producer Ritch Spence moved back to the UK to release 2016’s eponymous debut album. The record received national radio play (BBC Radio 2 & BBC London), was an HMV recommended release, and was supported by Abbey Road Studios (where it was mastered), BASCA, BPI, and Blues Magazine where Emma shared a covermount with artists such as Joe Bonnamassa.

This album contains no booklet.