Emily Burns

Emily Burns
Background information
Born (1994-09-22) 22 September 1994 (age 30)
Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland[1]
OriginRugby, Warwickshire, England[2]
GenresPop
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Labels
  • SO Recordings[3]
  • Silva Screen Records

Emily Burns (born 22 September 1994) is a British singer-songwriter. Her music style is influenced by artists such as Tove Lo, Kehlani, Sigrid and Banks. Her debut studio album, Die Happy, was released on 8 November 2024.[4]

Background

Burns was born in Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland,[1] but raised at Rugby, Warwickshire, England,[2] where she attended Rugby High School For Girls.[5]

Career

Burns entered the Live and Unsigned competition in 2010, reaching the final to perform at the indigO2.[6] She was subsequently invited to attended a masterclass at Abbey Road Studios, where inhouse producer Rob Cass signed Burns to Cave Productions, leading to the release of the single "Plasters, Glitter and Glue".[7][8]

She performed at numerous festivals, including a tour of the Czech Republic and appearances on two different stages at the Secret Garden Party.[9] Emily also had a slot on the BBC introducing stage at T in the Park in July 2013, which led to "Plasters, Glitter and Glue" being play listed on BBC Radio 1.[10] Burns also performed on SB.TV and Mahogany Sessions in 2013.[11]

Burns played at BBC Radio 1's Big weekend in Middlesbrough in 2019. She started working as a receptionist at Abbey Road Studios in 2014, which led to meeting producer Sound Of Fractures, who produced her first major single "Take It Or Leave It", which was released in November 2016.[12]

Burns signed to record label 37 Adventures in July 2017 and released her first single with the label, "Bitch", in January 2018 followed by her second single, "Girlfriend At The Time", in March 2018.[13] She released her first mini album Seven Scenes From The Same Summer, in July 2018.[14][15] Burns released two four track EPs throughout 2019, PDA and My Town, the latter being released after her signing to Island Records. [16] On 24 April 2020, Burns released "Press Pause". She released a third EP, I Love You, You're The Worst, in July 2020.[17]

In 2021, Burns released a remix of her 2019 track "Is It Just Me?" with JP Cooper,[18] as well as single "I'm So Happy".[19] She toured the UK in September 2021, after her tour in 2020 was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[citation needed]

On 27 September 2023, Burns released "Balcony Floor". It was her first single signed to SO Recordings and Silva Screen Records, after leaving Island Records.[20] Burns later released "Cheating On Her" on November 22.[21]

On 23 May 2024, Burns released "8 Hours Behind".[22] On 3 July 2024, Burns released "Give and Take".[23] On 29 August 2024, Burns released "Die Happy", announcing that her debut album of the same name would be released on 8 November 2024.[24][25] On 3 October 2024, Burns released "Are You Waiting?",[26] the final single before the album was released in November.[27]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details
Die Happy
  • Released: 8 November 2024
  • Label: SO Recordings / Silva Screen
  • Format: Digital Download

Extended plays / mini-abums

Title Details
I Love You, You're The Worst
  • Released: 24 July 2020
  • Label: Island Records
  • Format: Digital Download, Vinyl
Title Details
My Town
  • Released: 20 November 2019
  • Label: Island Records
  • Format: Digital Download
Title Details
PDA
  • Released: 19 June 2019
  • Label: Emily Burns
  • Format: Digital Download
Title Details
Seven Scenes from the Same Summer
  • Released: 25 July 2018
  • Label: 37 Adventures
  • Format: Digital Download

References

  1. ^ a b "Belladrum 2018: Emily Burns – an English rose with Scottish roots". Glasgow Times. 4 August 2018. Archived from the original on 29 June 2020. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
  2. ^ a b "PREMIERE: EMILY BURNS – "MY TOWN"". Wonderland Magazine. 26 September 2019. Archived from the original on 8 July 2020. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
  3. ^ "Emily Burns Returns with Enchanting New Single 'Balcony Floor'". Babystep Magazine. 27 September 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  4. ^ Ackroyd, Stephen (29 August 2024). "Emily Burns: Once more, with feeling". Dork. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  5. ^ "CENTENARY FESTIVAL TICKETS". Rugby High School. Archived from the original on 21 July 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  6. ^ "Emily Burns – New Waves". breakingmorewaves.blogspot.co.uk. 13 June 2013. Archived from the original on 20 March 2018. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
  7. ^ Ellwood-Hughes, Pip (6 August 2013). "Emily Burns is one to watch". Entertainment Focus. Archived from the original on 8 December 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2019.
  8. ^ "Burns on track for music career". BBC News. 24 May 2012. Archived from the original on 4 April 2019. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
  9. ^ Johnston, Gordon. "Introducing Emily Burns". Glasswerk Magazine. Archived from the original on 2 May 2018. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
  10. ^ "On the playlist: Emily Burns – Plasters, Glitter and Glue". BBC Music Introducing. 6 August 2013. Archived from the original on 26 October 2018. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
  11. ^ "Record of the Day – In tune. Informed. Indispensable". Recordoftheday.com. Archived from the original on 2 May 2018. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
  12. ^ "Abbey Road receptionist launches bid for stardom". Evening Standard. Archived from the original on 2 May 2018. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
  13. ^ "Bitch by Emily Burns". 37adventures.bandcamp.com. Archived from the original on 17 September 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  14. ^ "Seven Scenes From The Same Summer, by Emily Burns". 37adventures.bandcamp.com. Archived from the original on 2 September 2018. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
  15. ^ "EMILY BURNS – Girlfriend At The Time". Media-match.com. Archived from the original on 17 September 2020. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
  16. ^ "Emily Burns' new single and music video is her most heart-breaking yet". GAY TIMES. 30 October 2019. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  17. ^ "Emily Burns completes her new EP with the standout title track "I Love You, You're The Worst" | Best Fit". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  18. ^ Promonews. "Emily Burns & JP Cooper 'Is It Just Me?' by Louis Berry | Videos". Promonewstv. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  19. ^ Newton, Felicity (25 June 2021). "Emily Burns is a bit scared of being happy with her new single, 'I'm So Happy'". Dork. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  20. ^ Taylor, Sam (27 September 2023). "Emily Burns celebrates love with her brand new single, 'Balcony Floor'". Dork. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  21. ^ Taylor, Sam (22 November 2023). "Emily Burns has released a new single, 'Cheating On Her': "Once a cheater, always a cheater"". Dork. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  22. ^ Murray, Robin (23 May 2024). "Emily Burns Shares Moving Single '8 Hours Behind'". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  23. ^ Taylor, Sam (3 July 2024). "Emily Burns' new single is a love song for her girlfriend - check out 'Give And Take'". Dork. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  24. ^ Murray, Robin (29 August 2024). "Emily Burns Announces Debut Album 'Die Happy' | News". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  25. ^ Rock, Original (29 August 2024). "Emily Burns announces eagerly anticipated debut album 'Die Happy'". OriginalRock.net. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  26. ^ Taylor, Sam (3 October 2024). "Emily Burns has released lockdown-inspired new single 'Are You Waiting?' ahead of her debut album". Dork. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  27. ^ "Emily Burns: Die Happy Review - loving loss | Indie". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 8 November 2024.


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