The sunflower-strewn fields of Emma King’s fourth album 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 title track’s inspiration, and the sunflower has become a symbol of empathy and inclusivity for those with hidden disabilities.
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The sunflower-strewn fields of Emma King’s fourth album 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 title track’s inspiration, and the sunflower has become a symbol of empathy and inclusivity for those with hidden disabilities.
The song Pocketful of Sun sums up the infectious joy of childhood, while Better Than It Was deals directly with the struggles and inequalities of the county’s current SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities) system, and a need for reform.
With a nod to the cheeky mischief of The Chicks, the country guitar-rock of Sheryl Crow, and Emma’s idiosyncratic soulful take on Americana, Pocketful of Sun takes gives us a glimpse into Emma’s years on the road in Nashville, TN (18 Hours), her thoughts on the music industry (Sweetest Song) and a moving reflection of her hometown of Hull (Guess It Was Ours).
Pocketful of Sun marks the return of one of the original trailblazers of the UK country music scene…the album was released on August 22nd, 2025.
“One to Watch” – BBC Radio 2
“A sound that sits mid-point between the gospel soul of Aretha Franklin and the dirty blues of Fleetwood Mac – really something special” – The Blues Magazine
Added to store: August 2025
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