Full Hearts & Empty Rooms is the second extended play by Australian recording artist Emma Louise, released independently through Louise's Bandcamp on 31 March 2011.
The EP was later released independently on compact disc on 15 April 2011, with distribution handled by MGM Records.
Full Hearts & Empty Rooms achieved minor critical and commercial success, debuting and peaking at number 93 on the ARIA Albums Chart and attaining a platinum certification, and receiving the award for Best Independent Single/EP at the 2011 AIR Awards.
Recording Full Hearts & Empty Rooms was recorded with Mark Myers, who produced and engineered the EP, whilst Matt Redlich mastered the tracks.
Critical reception
Kat Mahina from The AU Review said: "Full Hearts & Empty Rooms is a striking debut from a talented artist who is bound to make waves around the nation this year with her pretty, uncomplicated pop. Emma Louise wears her heart firmly on her sleeve. Now would be a good time to jump on board her band wagon."
Commercial performance Full Hearts & Empty Rooms debuted and peaked at number 93 on the ARIA Albums Chart for the chart dated 19 October 2011. The EP was later certified gold on 30 September 2012.
Awards and nominations AIR Awards
! |- ! scope="row" rowspan="2"| 2011 | Herself | Best Breakthrough Independent Artist
| Full Hearts & Empty Rooms | Best Independent Single/EP
Track listing
Personnel Adapted from the EP's liner notes.
Musicians Emma Louise – writing, vocals, guitar Other musicians Mark Myers – bass, guitar, keys Daniel Ogilvie – drums, percussion
Technical Mark Myers – production, engineering Matt Redlich – mastering
Artwork Mel Baxter at Moonshine Madness – design, artwork
Charts +Chart performance for Full Hearts & Empty Rooms Chart (2011) Peakposition Australia (ARIA Charts) 93
Certifications
Release history +Release history and formats for Full Hearts & Empty Rooms Region Date Format Label Catalogue Australia 31 March 2011 Emma Louise (independent) 15 April 2011 EL002
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