If I could see and realise
If I could feel a stillness inside
I won't kill cos when I die
You can't buy your soul back
From the salesman in the sky


Free
 


 
     
RECENT NEWS    
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[17.07.10]
New gig photos are up from Emily's recent concert at Sturminster Newton, performing with her bass player Christian Dunham and cellist Beth Porter.

Click here to see them.
 
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[16.06.10]
Emily was interviewed by JoAnn Good on The Late Show on BBC Radio London, doing an impromptu backing vocal for the Jive Aces live on air.
 
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[11.06.10]
Just confirmed... Emily will be performing at Cornbury Festival in the Caffè Nero tent on Sunday 4th July at 5.30pm. The festival takes place near Charlbury in Oxfordshire.
 
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[17.05.10]
Emily's new single 'Anything You Do' is out today. You can download it at iTunes plus 2 special bonus tracks - Emily's cover of Bob Dylan's 'Blowin' In The Wind' (as heard on Radio 2), and her ballad 'A Song for Stephanie Rose'.

Click here to find out more...

 
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[12.05.10]
Emily is headlining the Royal Geographical Society's music programme as part of Exhibition Road Music Day on Sunday 20th June. This is a free music festival with events at many cultural institutions on London's Exhibition Road. Emily will be onstage at 5.20pm in the Ondaatje Hall. Click here for more details.
 
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[02.05.10]
Listeners of 'Good Morning Sunday' on Radio 2 will have heard Emily's new single 'Anything You Do' this morning. You can listen again over the next 7 days (scroll to 1:20 to hear the song).
 
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[04.04.10]
Emily's forthcoming single 'Anything You Do' was given its first airplay on Radio 2 on Easter Sunday. Click here to listen again over the next 7 days (scroll to 2:07 to hear the song).
 
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[26.02.10]
An interview with Emily was featured in The Daily Mirror's entertainment guide 'The Ticket'.

Click here to read The Mirror's review of Emily's new album 'Believer'.
 
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[16.02.10]
"Full of vibrancy and blossoming with an abundance of talent and passion, music for the soul... this masterpiece of an album".

Maverick Magazine give 'Believer' 5 out of 5 stars. Read the full review and others from Rock'n'Reel, Uncut, Guitarist Magazine, The Mirror, and many more....
 
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[12.02.10]
Check out the new video for Emily's song 'Wanting Time', from her new album 'Believer'.

You can watch it here on the website or on Emily's own Youtube channel.
 
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[31.01.10]
Emily was interviewed by Aled Jones on Radio 2 for his show 'Good Morning Sunday', talking about the story behind her new single 'I'd Rather Be', her songwriting and her Buddhist faith. Aled was the first to play Emily's music on Radio 2 and has been a huge supporter of her ever since. This interview included Emily performing her song 'Start Over Again' live with bass player Christian Dunham.

Over the next 7 days you can listen back here (the interview starts at 1:18).
 
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[29.01.10]
Emily's tour of Caffè Neros was featured in The Independent newspaper, commenting that she is following in the footsteps of Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and Joni Mitchell who all played in the coffee shops of Greenwich Village, New York.

Read the full article here.


 
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[28.01.10]
Emily played to a packed Caffè Nero coffee shop in Bath. You can see live photos of this gig here. Next week she'll be in Manchester playing an acoustic set in the Caffè Nero on Oxford Road (Thurs 4 Feb, 7pm).

Chris Evans, Steve Wright and Radcliffe & Maconie all played her single 'I'd Rather Be' on Radio 2 today.
 
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[25.01.10]
After 3 weeks on rotation at Radio 2, Emily's new single 'I'd Rather Be' is out today.

"A top tune" says Chris Evans... Check out which other DJs have been playing it on Radio 2.

Click here to listen to a clip or download it now from iTunes.

 
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[15.01.10]
Emily performed live on BBC Radio Cambs (opposite with DJ Sue Marchant), before the first night of her Caffè Nero tour.

Fans who came to the Cambridge Caffè Nero gig were treated to an acoustic version of her new single 'I'd Rather Be' which is now being championed on Radio 2 by Chris Evans and Steve Wright.

Next week, Emily plays Caffè Nero in Oxford, followed by shows in Bath, Gloucester, Birmingham, Brighton, and Manchester. Don't miss it! Dates and details here.
 
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[10.01.10]
As the current 'Artist of the Month' for the Caffè Nero chain, Emily is performing live in selected coffee shops across the UK over the next 6 weeks, showcasing songs from her new album 'Believer'.

The tour includes gigs in Oxford, Cambridge, Brighton, Bath, Gloucester, Birmingham and Manchester. Click here for details.

All Emily's Caffè Nero gigs are FREE and start at 7pm. Find out who's going on her Facebook site.
 
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[04.01.10]
Emily's new single 'I'd Rather Be' has been playlisted on BBC Radio 2 and will be on rotation from today.

It will be out on Monday 25th January.

Click here to hear a clip.
 
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[28.11.09]
“Delivers reflective meditations and lust for life romps with equal aplomb… a class act” (The Mirror)

“More worthy of attention than many in the crowded female singer-songwriter field” (Uncut Magazine)

Read the first press reviews of 'Believer'. We'll put up more as we get them (including a fantastic review in the January issue of Rock'n'Reel magazine... watch this space!).
 
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[27.11.09]
Emily has been back on the road doing shows in Liverpool, Newcastle, Sheffield, Birmingham, Poole and Petersfield. Thanks to all the fans who braved the cold and rain to come and see her. If you missed her, join the mailing list and Emily will email you to let you know when and where she's playing. More gigs will be confirmed very soon...

New live photos are up... check out Emily's gig at the infamous Square & Compass Inn back in September and her recent show at The Boardwalk in Sheffield.
 
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[26.11.09]
Emily has been chosen as 'Artist of the Month' for Jan-Feb 2010 by the Caffè Nero chain in the UK. You can hear 3 tracks from her new album 'Believer' being played every day at 3.30pm in 400 coffee shops nationwide.

You'll also have the chance to see Emily play live in some selected Caffè Nero coffee shops around the UK during January and February. To find out where and when, join her mailing list and we'll keep you posted.
 
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[21.11.09]
Emily's song 'Woke Up', from her new album 'Believer', has been chosen by Greenpeace to support their climate change campaign. She was asked to film a video featuring the song for Greenpeace's 'Love Letters To The Future'. Fans can watch and vote for her video here.

 
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[16.11.09]
Shaktu Records is proud to announce the release of Emily's third studio album 'Believer' today.

The CD is available in HMV in the UK/Ireland or online at Amazon, Play.com, HMV or Townsend Records. You can also download any of the tracks you want from iTunes. Click here to hear clips of all the songs on 'Believer' and order your copy now.
 
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[08.11.09]
Just one week to go before the release of Emily's stunning new album 'Believer'.

Order it now from Townsend Records and get a special pre-release deal - a free download of the opening track today plus a signed copy of the album on release. We've also done a special deal for Emily's fans in Australia - click here for details.

The album is also available from Amazon, Play.com and HMV.
 
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[08.11.09]
Emily's cover of Bob Dylan's classic 'Blowin' In The Wind' was broadcast on Radio 2 last night as part of a documentary for Remembrance Sunday about the survivors of captivity called 'Behind Enemy Lines'. Listen again here (for 6 days). The song was also played on Aled Jones' Radio 2 show this morning.
 
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[29.10.09]
Emily now has her own video channel on YouTube. Click the link opposite to see it.
 
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[29.10.09]
Watch an interview with Emily before the release of her new album 'Believer', talking about her music and life in a shack in the Australian bush.

Click here to watch it.
 
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[26.10.09]
Emily's brand new single 'Lighthouse Man' is out today. The song was playlisted on Radio 2.

 
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[15.10.09]
Join Emily's fanpage on Facebook and keep up with all her latest news, photos, videos, tour dates and more.
 
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[07.10.09]
You can now pre-order your copy of Emily's third album 'Believer' through Amazon, Play, and HMV.

Townsend Records are offering an exclusive pre-release deal of a free download of the opening track if you order before 16.11.09 plus a signed copy of the album on release. A special deal is also available to Australian fans.

Click here to find out more and preorder your copy of 'Believer' now.

 
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[06.10.09]
You can watch the video for Emily's brand new single 'Lighthouse Man', filmed in the west country and the Isle of Purbeck in the UK.

Check it out here.
 
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[28.09.09]
'Lighthouse Man', the first single from Emily's new album 'Believer', has been playlisted on Radio 2.

You can hear a clip of 'Lighthouse Man' here.
 
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[25.09.09]
Emily's brand new third album 'Believer' will be released on 16th November 2009.

You can hear clips from all the new songs here.
 
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[01.08.09]
We've finally got round to putting up photos from a very intimate acoustic gig Emily played last month at the Prom Bar in Bristol.

Click here to see them.

 
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[10.07.09]
We've put up some new songs on Emily's MySpace page. You can read what she says about writing these songs in her latest blog and listen to them by clicking the link opposite.
 
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[28.06.09]
Emily’s cover of Bob Dylan’s ‘Blowin’ In The Wind’ was broadcast on Radio 2 on 'Good Morning Sunday' this morning. She recorded the song for an audio-visual installation 'Electric Storm' on London's South Bank back in 2004. You can listen again over the next 7 days (scroll the bar to 00.45mins).
 
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[10.06.09]
Emily played the first warm-up gigs in Bristol and Gloucester last week. Read all about it in her blog. Gig photos will be up soon.
 
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[28.04.09]
Emily is playing some intimate acoustic gigs in the UK in June to showcase new material from her forthcoming album.

Check the gigs page for details.
 
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[26.03.09]
You can get a sneak preview of Emily's new album on Radio 2 this weekend. Aled Jones will be playing her acoustic ballad 'Start Over Again' on his 'Good Morning Sunday' show. If you want us to let you know when the album's released, join Emily's mailing list and we'll keep you posted.
 
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[17.01.09]
Following sessions with drummer Geoff Dugmore, guitarist Luke Potash, bass player Christian Dunham and violinist Jae Yoo, recording is now finished and Emily is back in London mixing her new album in the studio with producer Philip Tennant.

Click here to watch video footage on YouTube of Emily and her band in the studio.

 
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[21.12.08]
Taking a break from the studio for Christmas, Emily is now halfway through recording her third album. If you want her to let you know when it's out, join her mailing list. Read her blog about it here.
 
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[22.11.08]
Emily is about to start recording her third album following a great tour with Roddy Frame from Aztec Camera playing sold-out shows across the country. Click here to check out photos from Emily's gig at the opening night of Komedia in Bath. If you want us to let you know about the release date and launch of her new album, join Emily's mailing list.

 
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[01.11.08]
Having just finished a UK tour with Glenn Tilbrook from Squeeze, Emily is back on the road next week with shows in Newcastle, Glasgow, London, Milton Keynes, Bath and Brighton, opening for Aztec Camera's renowned singer-songwriter Roddy Frame. Tickets are selling out fast so book early to avoid disappointment. See the gigs page for more details.
 
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[16.10.08]
Emily played a stunning headline show at Bush Hall in London with a string trio from the Royal Academy plus Damon Wilson from The Waterboys on drums and Christian Dunham on bass. See photos and read Emily's blog about it.
 
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[04.08.08]
Just confirmed... Emily will headline at the beautiful, intimate Bush Hall in London on Thursday 16th October. Playing with a full band including string players and rhythm section, Emily will perform songs from both her albums 'Keep Walking' and 'Stranger Place' together with new songs from her forthcoming album. Tickets are limited so book early - click here for details.

 
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[06.07.08]
Emily was a guest on BBC Radio 4's 'Loose Ends', performing an acoustic vesion of 'Keep Walking' live in the studio.
 
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[28.06.08]
Emily played the Acoustic Stage at Glastonbury with drummer Geoff Dugmore and bass player Christian Dunham. See photos here.
 
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[05.06.08]
Emily has been chosen as the Featured Artist for the United Nations World Environment Day, for her low-carbon lifestyle living in a recycled shack in the Australian bush. Read all about it here.
 
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[14.05.08]
The single mix of the title track of Emily's album 'Keep Walking' is now on the Radio 2 playlist.

The single will be released on 16/06/08.

 
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[29.04.08]
Confirmed... Emily will be performing on the Acoustic Stage at Glastonbury Festival on Saturday 28th June.
 
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[04.04.08]
'Keep Walking' is given a 4-star album review in the Daily Express.
 
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[26.03.08]
Dates for Emily's UK tour with American singer-songwriter Eric Bibb are now confirmed. Check out gigs for details. A remix single of 'Keep Walking' will be out very soon... in the meantime you can check out this alternative version of the song that Emily recorded during a recent studio session. Click here to hear it.
 
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[16.03.08]
Emily was profiled in the 'Life & Arts' section of this weekend's Financial Times (UK).
 
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[05.03.08]
A string quartet from the Royal Academy joined Emily, guitarist Phil Hudson and bass player Christian Dunham for an exclusive London show at the Buddhist Temple at Oxford Circus. See Emily's blog.
 
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[28.02.08]
The title track of Emily's album 'Keep Walking' has been included on an album of 'spiritually uplifting music' chosen by Aled Jones, presenter of Radio 2 show 'Good Morning Sunday'. The double-CD also includes tracks by Eva Cassidy, Sarah McLachlan, Aretha Franklin, Jeff Buckley, Bill Withers and Eric Bibb to name but a few. 'Good Morning Sunday' is released on 10/3/08. Aled Jones has been a big supporter of Emily's music since last year when he profiled her on GMS after receiving a CD from one of her fans.

 
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[24.02.08]
Emily was interviewed live on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, BBC Radio Manchester, BBC Southern Counties Radio, BBC Radio Cornwall, BBC Radio Leeds, BBC Radio Shropshire, BBC Radio Northamptonshire, BBC Radio Cumbria, BBC Radio Coventry & Warwickshire, and BBC Radio Nottinghamshire - talking about her songs, life in the shack and her Buddhist practice.
 
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[21.02.08]
Just confirmed... Emily will play the Royal Festival Hall in May supporting Irish singer-songwriter Paul Brady. Check out the gigs page for details.

 
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[20.02.08]
Emily is featured in this month's Rock'n'Reel magazine. Read her interview online here.
 
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[17.02.08]
Emily was interviewed and performed live for Southern Counties Radio.
 
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[15.02.08]
Matthew Wright played Emily's single 'All That you Wanted' on his Radio 2 show The Weekender.
 
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[15.02.08]
Emily was featured in the weekend edition of the Cambridge Evening News. Read her interview online here.
 
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[08.02.08]
Emily was interviewed and performed live for BBC Radio Devon, BBC Radio Suffolk, BBC Radio Solent, BBC Radio Kent, BBC Radio Bristol, and BBC Radio West Midlands.
 
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[07.02.08]
Just confirmed... Emily will be supporting American singer-songwriter Eric Bibb at Cadogan Hall in June. MORE TOUR DATES TO BE CONFIRMED: if you want us to keep you posted, join Emily's mailing list.

 
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[20.01.08]
Emily was interviewed live on Radio 2 by Aled Jones on 'Good Morning Sunday', talking about Buddhism, burglaries and Martin Luther King.
 
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[12.01.08]
'Keep Walking' is given a 4 star review in the Financial Times.
Read it here.
 
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[10.01.08]
Emily was named as one of "10 Bands to watch for in 2008" in TNT Magazine.
 
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