EMMA COOK TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM LIVING PROOF ON FEBRUARY 2, 2018
ON TOUR IN CANADA AROUND THE RELEASE
AND INTO THE SPRING
WATCH THE VIDEO FOR LEAD SINGLE I WILL STAY
Toronto, ON – November 23, 2017 – Toronto-based indie songstress, Emma Cook, is thrilled to announce the release of her fourth album, Living Proof, which is set for release on February 2, 2018. The record is a 10-song collection of powerful tracks, including the heartfelt lead single, I Will Stay – which has seen over 3.5k streams on Spotify in the few weeks since its release. Have a look at the video here to catch a glimpse of what is to come on the record.
Produced and mixed by Dean Drouillard (Royal Wood), the album was recorded at Lincoln County Social Club and sees Emma’s evolution from her folk roots, into an edgier pop sensibility. Her stunning vocals are showcased beautifully over synths and melodic indie-pop styles.
“Living Proof explores what it means to be human, and particularly how we deal with loss, both of the selves we thought we knew and of those we love,” Emma explains. “This album was born out of a very challenging time in my life, after a bad head injury left me in a dark place, not knowing if or when I would recover. I wrote the whole album on piano, so it’s very different from my previous music, and definitely has more of a pop sensibility. Ultimately, Living Proof is an album of hope, and the drive we have to survive. I think the songs are accessible to everyone, as the themes really touch on what it means to be human.”
After a three-year battle with Post-Concussive Syndrome caused by a serious head injury, Emma drew 2016 to a close with the release of her third album, Same Old Song. The album debuted at #3 on the folk charts in Edmonton and landed Emma a sync licensing deal with Community Tree Music in Vancouver. Earlier that year, Emma had also begun writing new songs, building the foundation for what would become Living Proof – the first single of which would help her reach the second round of CBC’s Searchlight competition.
LIVING PROOF TRACKLISTING:
- How Beautiful You Are
- I Don’t Want To Wait ‘Til It’s Over
- Nothing On You
- Is It Too Late For Us My Friend
- How To Love Forever
- I Will Stay
- Your Last Ride
- Living Proof
- Please Come Home
- No Choice At All
UPCOMING CANADIAN TOUR DATES:
February 4 - Wakefield, QC - Black Sheep Inn
February 16 – Picton, ON – Acoustic Grill
February 17 – Kingston, ON – Café Musiikki
February 24 – Collingwood, ON – Crow Bar & Variety
March 3 – Toronto, ON – Burdock
March 4 – St. Catharines, ON – Mahtay Café
March 7 – Hamilton, ON – Mulburry Coffee House
March 9 - Ottawa, ON - NAC, 4th Stage
April 19 – Prince George, BC – Nancy O’s
April 20 – Quesnel, BC – Pen-Y-Bryn Farm
April 26 – Port Moody, BC – Songstage at Gallery Bistro
May 5 – Red Deer, AB – Woodlea House Concert
*more dates to be announced soon
DOWNLOAD – album cover artwork | DOWNLOAD – hi-res press photo
