| Roxanne Emery | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Roxanne Emery |
| Born | 4 October 1984 |
| Genres | Folk, Pop |
| Instruments | Guitar, Piano, Clarinet |
| Years active | 2008- |
| Labels | LATE Records |
Roxanne Emery (born 4 October 1984, in Southampton, England) is a London based singer-songwriter.[1]
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Roxanne was born in Southampton, England. She attended Brookfield Community School and Itchen College before going to Warwick University to study Philosophy, Politics and Economics.
Roxanne worked at an investment bank for three years after graduating from University.
Roxanne performed her first gig in March 2009 and was soon spotted by award-winning manager Anne Barrett,[2] credited with masterminding the launch of Natalie Imbruglia. Roxanne was signed by De Angelis Records in January 2010, however the label ceased operations in January 2011. Roxanne now releases through LATE Records, her own imprint.
On the 6th June 2011, Roxanne Emery released her debut EP titled "An Introduction to Roxanne Emery" on LATE Records. It charted at number 54 on the iTunes pop chart. Roxanne's next release will be her debut artist album, expected for release in 2012.[3]
On the 6th September 2011, an acoustic recording of her original song "LATE" was uploaded to youtube. Within hours the video went viral, and became the #1 – Top Favorited and Rated video in the UK, and #3 Top Favorited globally. [4]
Roxanne played 8 dates on the 'Northern Lights' world tour with her brother. Venues included The House of Blues (Chicago), Music Box (LA) and Space (Ibiza).
Roxanne supported Joe McElderry on his 19 date UK tour in November 2011 which included playing at The Royal Festival Hall, London. Following fantastic public reaction to her performances, Roxanne has been asked to support Matt Cardle on his 23-date UK tour in March 2012[5].
Roxanne's unreleased track 'All That I Am' was chosen to feature as the closing track in the season finale of MTV's hit show Awkward which aired in the US September 2011.[6]
Roxanne's track 'Turn Back' from her debut EP was chosen to be featured in MTV's hit show The Real World which aired in the US in December 2011.[7]
Roxanne is the sister of the UK's no.1 DJ [8] Gareth Emery. Her vocals feature on the club anthem "A Day That Fades" by chart topping dance act Cosmic Gate. The track received support from Judge Jules and was played on Radio 1.[9] The track also received support and radio play from world no.2 DJ Armin Van Buuren.[10] as well as being included on Ministry of Sound's Ibiza Annual 2008.[11]Roxanne also wrote and featured on Gareth Emery's debut artist album "Northern Lights", which charted at Number 1 on the US iTunes Dance Chart.
Roxanne grew up in Southampton. She lost her Mum to cancer when was 22 years old [12]. Her record label, LATE Records, is named after her mother, Linda Angela Teresa Emery.
Roxanne is dating Joel Peat from boy band 'Lawson'.