Emma Louise
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Emma Louise at the ARIA Music Awards of 2013
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| Background information | |
| Born | 16 July 1991 |
| Origin | Cairns, Australia |
| Genres | Pop, indie |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Website | emmalouise |
Emma Louise (born July 16, 1991) is an Australian singer-songwriter. She was nominated for the 2011 J Award Unearthed artist of the year, as well as Best Female Artist at the 2013 ARIA Awards. She has also won numerous awards at the Queensland Music Awards. In 2011 she toured in support of Boy & Bear.
In 2013, German DJ/Producer Wankelmut remixed Emma's standout track 'Jungle', a remix of which subsequently reached double platinum status in Italy and Top 30 in Germany. In 2014, American DJ/Producer MK remixed Wankelmut's 'Jungle' remix (released as "My Head Is A Jungle [MK Remix]", of which reached #1 in the iTunes Electronic Charts and #2 in the United Kingdom. Adding to the successes of 2014, international fashion house Yves Saint Laurent used Emma Louise's original 'Jungle' track in their worldwide advertising campaign for Black Opium perfume.
In 2014, Emma appeared in an advertising campaign for South Australian Tourism Commission. The ad featured her singing a version of the INXS song Never Tear Us Apart.
Emma also collaborated with Australian electronic duo Flight Facilities on their breakthrough 2014 track 'Two Bodies', for which Emma wrote and performed as feature artist. 'Two Bodies' placed at #39 on Triple J's 2015 Hot 100 Countdown.
In 2015, Emma was the opening act for English singer Sam Smith on the Oceania leg of his In the Lonely Hour Tour. Emma has recently been announced as the only and main support act for Sam Smith's second Australian tour, taking place in November–December 2015.
In a 2011 interview with Triple J, Emma Louise said, "My biggest musical role models are Missy Higgins, Josh Pyke, Sarah Blasko and Lior. Missy Higgins really inspired me to start writing music."
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