
Short Bio
Emma Cook has been looking out. With her upcoming indie-folk album, Of the Morning, Emma turns inward to share some of her rawest songs yet, chronicling her time turning thirty a month into the global pandemic, and becoming a mother. She’s singing about forbidden fruit and moon phases and the climate crisis, and unveiling every feeling in between. With thoughtful lyrics and upbeat grooves, her commanding and expressive vocal range soothes. A “formidable songwriter and instrumentalist” coming from a long line of musicians and performers; Emma’s sound effortlessly blends the folk, Americana, jazz, and soulful pop that raised her, into something uniquely her own.
Longer Bio
Emma Cook has been looking out. With her upcoming indie-folk album, Of the Morning, Emma turns inward to share some of her rawest songs yet, chronicling her time turning thirty a month into the global pandemic, and becoming a mother. She’s singing about forbidden fruit and moon phases and the climate crisis, and unveiling every feeling in between. And yet with thoughtful lyrics and upbeat grooves, her commanding and expressive vocal range soothes. A “formidable songwriter and instrumentalist” coming from a long line of musicians and performers; Emma’s sound effortlessly blends the folk, Americana, jazz, and soulful pop music that raised her, into something uniquely her own.
From 2013 - 2019 Emma played with folk-funk backing band Questionable Company on festival stages and at dive bars throughout New England and the Midwest. The band was something special, and “leveraged Emma’s incomparably smooth vocals to create something that sounds close to magic” [The Deli Magazine].
Emma continues to hone her craft and open her heart. Most recently opening for Katie Pruitt and playing legendary folk venue Club Passim. She will begin releasing songs from Of the Morning, her first solo effort since 2011, in October 2025.
Indie-Folk, for the ages
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Emma Cook - 21st Century (LIVE) Solo Performance 8.28.25 | Spruce Peak Performing Arts: Unplugged Summer Concert Series
What People Say
“[Emma Cook & Questionable' Company’s] newest single “You Know Why” is a jazzy folk track that leverages Emma’s incomparably smooth vocals to create something that sounds close to magic. “
— The Deli Magazine
"[Emma Cook & Questionable Company’s] debut album is both surprising and pleasing...with a sound that is soulful and distinct — but familiar enough to satisfy the Burlington funk crowd — this trio's got a good thing going. “
— Seven Days
“Emma’s music is perfectly suited for house concerts: it’s warm, cozy and captivating all at once. She gave a house concert at our home, and everyone was rapt. Her beautiful voice, musicianship and storytelling provided a wonderfully intimate and memorable event for all.”
— Anne, House Concert Host (2025)
“Cook is a formidable songwriter and instrumentalist…”
— Jordan Adams, Seven Days
releasing independent music since 2011
Meet My Maker Single (2022)
From the Woods EP (2020) +
You Know Why Single (2018) &
Take It Home LP (2017) &
Questionable Company LP (2015) &
Days of Wonder (2011)
+ with EmaLou and The Beat
& with Questionable Company