Emma Louise

Every so often, an artist comes along whose music stops you in your tracks. An artist with a voice so emotionally stirring that it seems like the whole world literally stops for a moment, holds its breath and waits to hear the next phrase from his or her lips. Brisbane’s emma louise is one of those artists.
It was John Lennon who once said “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” And it’s true – life can change dramatically in just 12 months, even if you don’t exactly plan it that way.
It all began with the release of her debut EP – Full Hearts and Empty Rooms – a four-track snapshot into the musical mind of a fearless and an incredibly talented young singer/songwriter. Amongst those four tracks is her first single ‘Jungle’, a song immediately embraced by radio that not only garnered the songstress attention from all over the globe, but also grew her already committed fan base beyond what she could’ve expected. But it wasn’t all about ‘Jungle’, other tracks such as the award winning folk-homage, ‘1000 Sundowns’ displayed a depth to the artist that only comes along once in a while.
Further to the rousing interest within Australia – labels from across the globe were soon clambering to work with her but it wasn’t too long before the ears of Vertigo/Universal Germany and New York’s indie-label kings Frenchkiss Records were pricked and deals were inked. Her shows in America, including much talked about South By South West showcases, provided the necessary formative steps while back home, tours with Josh Pyke, Boy & Bear and sold out headline shows have certainly cemented a solid live following. ‘Jungle’ continued its reign, snaring a #23 slot in triple j’s Hottest 100 for 2011 and recently attaining the mile-stone Gold status with sales of over 35,000 units.
In 2012, however, it’s all about making plans and eying the creation of her debut album. Taking all she has learnt in the last 12 months, Emma is now remarkably assured and aptly inspired by the attitudes of the unconventional, the fearless, and the aesthetic of those unafraid to be themselves at whatever cost, referencing the likes of Sigur Ros, Bon Iver and Sufjan Stevens as inspiring figures. Looking back while recording new material, she says she’s grateful for ‘Jungle’ but isn’t about to write another one simply to recreate the success it achieved – she’s going to do it on her own terms.
This segue to the brand new single ‘Boy’ - a swinging mid-paced song, it is subtle in its beauty and observations and uncannily sits perfectly between her folk musings and perhaps what those loving ‘Jungle’ might expect.
“I know that I’m really happy about ‘Boy’. I feel that I didn’t want to sell out or try and write songs to be on the radio like ‘Jungle’ - that was kind of a fluke. I think ‘Boy’ is complimentary to the album that we’re recording now.”
Steadily working on the release between overseas showcases and touring commitments, the album is penned for an early 2013 release. ‘Boy’ is the first taste from the sessions and a signal of growingly assured artist - relaxed, yet certain to find her own way.