Robyn Loau

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Origin = Sydney, Australia
Genre = Pop, Rock, Dance, World
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URL = [http://www.myspace.com/robynloau Robyns Official MySpace]

Robyn Loau (born October 16, 1972) is a singer, song writer, and actress from Australia. Robyn also was the lead singer of the Australian group Girlfriend.

Girlfriend

Robyn Loau first came into the spotlight as the lead singer of Australian all girl pop group Girlfriend. The group lead by Loau, consisted of Jacqui Cowell, Siobhánn Heidenreich, Lorinda Noble and Melanie Alexander.From their debut single, "Take It from Me" the band's popularity skyrocketed, with the single reaching number one on the Australian Music Charts.The fantasy of teenage boys and idols of teenage girls, Girlfriend adorned the cover of teen magazines across the country. As their popularity continued to rise, publicity was high, as was public demand. Shopping centre appearances would see the girls mobbed by their fansSuccess continued with their second single "Girl's Life" also becoming a top 20 hit.

Girlfriend's debut album, "Make It Come True", sold over 140,000 copies, and became Australia's highest selling debut CD (until Silverchair's "Frogstomp").

A third single also proved a hit, "Without You", being a top 20 hit, and Girlfriend further impacted on Australia, this time in the fashion world. Their trendy style and funky attire help launched their own fashion label available through Myer. "Make it Come True" had another 2 singles released from the album. "Bad Attitude" and "Love's On My Mind" secured the bands success, enough to see the girls head over seas to Europe, where they enjoyed moderate success. However it was Japan that embraced the group as their own. So much so that Girlfriend re-recorded the single "Take It from Me" in Japanese. They also recorded a number of Japanese-only tracks. The "Make It Come True" album was repackaged with these extra tracks and released in Japan with the new name of "Girl's Life".

1993 saw the release of the up-tempo single "Heartbeat", the first single from the bands second album, "It's Up To You". To coincide with the album and single release, the "Heartbeat Tour" travelled the country to promote the bands new material and look. Even though the album did not have the same impact as the first, it still spawned 2 top 50 tracks, "Heartbeat" and the ballad "Wishing On The Same Star".

Robyn Loau left the band in 1994 to pursue a solo career. The four other members, continued performing and re-named themselves "GF4". However disbanded after only 2 singles.

Siva Pacifica

Robyn Loau was the face and voice of the South Pacific project Siva Pacifica. Robyn worked with producer Anthony Copping to arrange a CD, similar to Deep Forests work, capturing the voices of the native island people. After its completion, Robyn travelled the world introducing countries across Europe to the ancient music of the islands. Siva Pacifica was released internationally and found its way into the homes of over 100,000 people.

Film and Television Actress

The feature film Idiot Box saw Robyn Loau's acting debut'. Directed by David Caesar, Idiot Box drew warm reviews from critics localy and internationally and debuted at number 10 at the Australian Box Office. The film was also released in the US and UK.Robyn played the female lead role of Lani, a drive through bottle shop attendant. Loau starred alongside actors Ben Mendelsohn and Jeremy Sims.

In the late nineties, Robyn Loau also appeared in the Paul Fenech directed film Somewhere in the Darkness. Loau has also appeared in critically and commercially successful TV dramas such as Wildside and All Saints, further cementing her acting career.

On an episode screened in Australia on 25 October 2007, Loau appeared on the Australian soap opera "Neighbours" to sing her song "She Devil" at Charlie's Bar during Valda's Lingerie Show.

Debut Solo Artist

Alternative radio station Triple J first introduced Australia to the solo music of Robyn Loau. Her debut solo single Sick With Love immediately caught the attention of listeners across the country. Robyns next single Love Addiction (featuring EMF singer James Atkin) continued to cement her reputation as a world-class musician and a few months later Robyns debut CD Malaria received a promotional release within Australia.

Upon hearing Malaria, the Australian media drew comparisons to the likes of Portishead and Neneh Cherry. In a four star review, Rolling Stone Magazine proclaimed Malaria 'A wickedly classy solo debut'.

She Devil

2007 saw the release of a new single from Robyn, She Devil. The single was released and WHO Magazine compared it Madonna's Ray of Light Era.

The song managed to hit the Top 50 of the "ARIA Physical Singles Chart", going top 20 on the ARIA Chart in both NSW and Victoria. It was top 5 on the AIR independent artist chart and was listed as the 29th highest selling indie single of 2007.

"She Devil" was performed in the Charlie's Bar on the TV soap opera "Neighbours" (25 October 2007 Aust and on the second last episode screened on the BBC February 08 in the UK).

Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometime (theme for The Biggest Loser promotional campaign 2008)

Robyn has recorded a track Everybody’s Gotta Learn Sometime that Channel 10 have picked up to promote the 2008 series of The Biggest Loser. Robyn’s song will feature in the ads which will run across cinema, tv and radio over the Australian summer.

Everybody’s Gotta Learn... is the classic Korgi's track also performed by Beck for the Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind soundtrack. Also on the double a-side single is the catchy new track Foreign Life penned by Robyn and Sven Tydeman.

Malaria: The Lost Album

July 2008 sees the release of Robyn's critically acclaimed 'lost' debut album Malaria. On the eve of the release of Malaria a major record company merger occurred and despite a Four Star Rolling Stone review the album was abandoned.

Malaria will be available on Itunes (worldwide) as well as in music stores on CD and USB wristband (thanks to innovation giant All Access Today).

By plugging-in the Loau pre-loaded USB wristband to their computer (or newer model car and mobile phone/handset with USB port) the user gets “Malaria: The Lost Album” in mp3 format, a Josh G Abrahams remix, a PopRepublic.tv interview, bonus music videos and 2 short documentaries/EPKs. To play, the wristband is simply unfastened and inserted into the USB port where the files can be played or transferred to an mp3 player.

Discography

Albums

*1992 "Girlfriend - Make It Come True"
*1993 "Girlfriend - It's Up To You"
*1997 "Siva Pacifica - Siva Pacifica"
*2008 Malaria: The Lost Album

ingles

"as GIRLFRIEND"
*1992 "Take It From Me" (AUS#1)
*1992 "Girl's Life" (AUS#15)
*1992 "Without You" (AUS#18)
*1992 "Bad Attitude" (AUS#28)
*1993 "Love's On My Mind" (AUS#65)
*1993 "Heartbeat" (AUS#36)
*1993 "Wishing On The Same Star" (AUS#44)"as SIVA PACIFICA"
*1997 "Mana"
*1997 "Mana (Part II)"
*1997 "Aloha""SOLO"
*1997 "Sick With Love" (AUS#21)
*1997 "Love Addiction"
*1998 "Got That Kinda Feelin' (Float On)"
*2003 "Never Miss The Water"
*2007 "She Devil"
*2007/08 "Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometime/Foreign Life" (As featured on The Biggest Loser- Itunes only release)
*2008 "Hard" - (with Josh Abrahams)

External links

* [http://www.myspace.com/robynloau Robyns Official MySpace]
* [http://www.youtube.com/robynloau Robyn's Youtube page]
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Robyn-Loau/20597471160 Robyn's Facebook page]