From working as a receptionist at Abbey Road Studios to performing at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend, @TheBurnsEmily journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode, she opens up about the challenges of becoming a professional musician, the struggles that shape great art, and how finding the right people around her has been key to her success. She shares the emotional story of coming out and how her music has always been a deeply personal way of expressing herself. Plus, she reveals what it was like touring with Rag’n’Bone Man and even who she dreams of having in her band—hint: it’s a rock legend! 

Emily’s career has been built on passion, persistence, and a love for storytelling. From being discovered at Abbey Road Studios to releasing her debut album "Die Happy", she’s never stopped evolving. With songs like “Take It Or Leave It”, “Cheating On Her”, and her latest tracks under SO Recordings, she continues to push boundaries and create music that resonates with her fans.
To top it all off, Emily delivers exclusive acoustic performances of “Cake” and “Why Do You Love Me?”, bringing raw emotion and authenticity to our podcast "stage". This episode is filled with inspiration, honesty, and incredible music—you won’t want to miss it!
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Emily’s career has been built on passion, persistence, and a love for storytelling. From being discovered at Abbey Road Studios to releasing her debut album "Die Happy", she’s never stopped evolving. With songs like “Take It Or Leave It”, “Cheating On Her”, and her latest tracks under SO Recordings, she continues to push boundaries and create music that resonates with her fans.
To top it all off, Emily delivers exclusive acoustic performances of “Cake” and “Why Do You Love Me?”, bringing raw emotion and authenticity to our podcast "stage". This episode is filled with inspiration, honesty, and incredible music—you won’t want to miss it!
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