- HOLLER
In her 2021 EP 'the table', Emma Moore offers a delightful escape from the need to be perfect. The record is honest, observant and self-possessed, perfectly showcasing Moore's gift for nuanced storytelling.
The messages of self-worth and strength are underscored by the traditional sounds of Mandolin, Banjo and Pedal Steel alongside shredding Slide Guitars and thumping Drums, creating a soundtrack as dynamic as the stories themselves. Celebrated by fans and critics alike, 'the table' was nominated for 'Album of the Year' at the British Country Music Awards 2021.
LYRIC MAGAZINE
emma moore
Drawing inspiration from the understated brilliance of Brandy
Clark and the blend of power, grit and vulnerability found in
Miranda Lambert and Ashley McBryde, Moore delivers songs
that are unflinchingly honest.
From fiery, foot-stomping anthems to stop-the-world-for-a-
moment ballads, Moore lays it all on the table.
Since her 2016 debut album Pilot, Moore’s reputation for unique views
on life's moments has only grown. Her 2018 single Good Girl spent eight consecutive weeks on BBC Introducing, surpassed 30,000 Apple Music streams, and earned her an invitation to perform on Bob Harris’ Under The Apple Tree stage at the inaugural Long Road Festival.
Her EP the table marked a turning point, offering an honest, self-aware collection that rejects perfection in favour of truth. Built on a rich blend of mandolin, banjo, pedal steel, slide guitar, and driving percussion, the record pairs traditional country sounds with a modern, lyrical intrigue. Praised by fans and critics alike, the table was nominated for Album of the Year at the British Country Music Awards, with Holler writing that it's "seamlessly venturing from raw frustration to tender closure with ease. It ensures her forthright lyricism hits as hard as it intends to, every jab and sorrowful tear knowingly lingers. "
On her record Moore says "This record is full of real life. It's for everyone who has had their choices questioned or judged, and for anyone who needs a reminder that they can forge any path in life they choose."
Emma Moore on stage at the Iconic Waterloo Music Bar.
Emma Moore at The British Country Music Festival, Blackpool.
Now, as we enter 2026, Emma Moore is poised for the next chapter. Armed with new songs, the table has well and truly been turned.
"the table is longing, questioning, and morally a little bit grey. This new chapter... it's more of an answer."