| Rising singer-songwriter and guitarist Emma Harner reveals her highly anticipated debut EP, Taking My Side, out on all streaming platforms today. To mark the occasion, a limited edition 12″ vinyl pressing is now available for pre-order as well. Known for her distinctive sound that fuses the intimacy of folk with the complexity of math rock, Harner brings a rare mix of technical mastery and emotional honesty to everything she creates. Her 5-track EP—featuring the previously released singles “False Alarm” and “Do It,” alongside three new songs, “Yes Man,” “Lifetimes,” and “Again”—is a coming-of-age body of work shaped by emotional upheaval, self-examination, and quiet resilience. “‘Taking My Side’ is a collection of songs from a time in my life when I was going through some big changes,” Harner shares. “The title is a reference to the song ‘Yes Man,’ which is about a friendship gone awry. To me, ‘taking my side’ means putting myself first, not being such a pushover, and recognizing when someone is working against me. In many ways this record is a mantra for myself.” Across the EP, Harner showcases her signature blend of intricate guitar work and emotionally direct songwriting as she navigates the highs, lows, and growing pains of young adulthood. “False Alarm” captures the disorientation of homesickness, while “Do It” unpacks miscommunication and emotional fallout. “Lifetimes” floats through memory and existential doubt, and on “Yes Man,” she reckons with people-pleasing and the slow, steady act of reclaiming power. The closing track, “Again,” explores the quiet, repetitive ache of heartbreak and the difficulty of letting go. Through it all, Harner emerges with a clearer sense of self and a sound that’s entirely her own. Originally from Lincoln, Nebraska and now based in Boston, Harner first gained attention through a series of viral videos on Instagram and TikTok. Her virtuosic guitar playing, harmonic sophistication, and emotionally resonant songwriting has quickly earned her a devoted following and established her as a distinctive and compelling new voice. In 2024, her debut single “When You Mean It” premiered as a Zane Lowe World First. Since then, she has toured as direct support for Orla Gartland on both her 2024 U.S. and 2025 European runs, and has opened for artists including mxmtoon, Tiny Habits, and The Bygones. With the release of Taking My Side, Emma Harner emerges not only as a gifted guitarist and songwriter but as an artist coming into her own with clarity, purpose, and heart. |
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