Emma Louise

In the modern music industry we’ve seen many artists take all the aspects of their music making and associated projects on themselves, rather than outsourcing elements.

For Brisbane songstress Emma Louise this means she has taken on not only the musical elements but also the artwork, music video concepts and live show costumes. As Emma explains this wasn’t necessarily an intentional move, “It has just happened that way because I think of everything as an extension of the album and a new way to express myself.”

It would be easy to think taking this approach would put an artist on the fast track to burning out, but Emma suggests that it actually has the exact opposite effect, recharging her for music.

“Anything that takes the pressure off making music is the best thing, because it’s the main thing in my life at the moment, so it’s nice to have a distraction that still keeps my mind busy.”

Taking this all-encompassing approach has also allowed Emma to grow as both a musician and a person incredibly quickly. Emma’s decision to record Supercry abroad in a French chateau certainly influenced her personal and musical growth.

“I was really isolated and seperate from all of the other influences, which is what I wanted. I wanted this record to be whatever it was going to be without being influenced by any set criteria that you otherwise might have to follow.”

Thanks to this decision Supercry is an incredibly revealing work, which Emma is proud to see connecting with listeners. “Without even knowing I seem to share a lot about myself, but I’ve never been embarrassed by expressing myself honestly. To hear stories from fans with similar perspectives is the best reaction.”

After taking a “big old break” following a summer filled with festival shows, Emma is now “really looking forward” to getting back on the road and performing, particularly in Sydney because “there’s going to be a few surprises and [the show will] be totally different to anything I’ve done before.”

Nov 4, 7pm. Metro Theatre, 624 George St, Sydney. $41.20+b.f. Tickets & info: www.metrotheatre.com.au