Volard stands for something without being preachy; experiments with genres without crossing those fine lines into ‘too weird’.
But look beyond the energetic surface of Volard, and there’s a talented, heartfelt musician willing to run headstrong into issues that might make other artists squirm.
Emma Volard is a future-soul artist whose music has made huge waves in the "so-called Australian" industry, garnering attention from Australian (Triple J) and international tastemakers (BBC) alike. From Emma’s sophomore solo release in 2019 neo-soul jam “Arachne (Feat Pascal)” to their hard-hitting feminist LP “Deity”, their music has continued to evolve, landing them festivals including Meadow, Big Sound and WOMAD, and pivotal supports such as Corey Henry and Thundercat. Already a scene veteran, Emma Volard's dynamic live band regularly melts minds with their deeply rhythmic and harmonic acrobatics.
"I wrote "Shinin" as a shoulder to lean on to a friend who was in a dark place. I wanted to let her know that I was there, and to be gentle with herself. It's an ode to growth, and a statement that even in your darkest times, you will heal and you will shine again."