Morrison

Morrison

Megan Morrison, aka MORRISON, is a Miami-based American singer, songwriter and fire performer. If Lana Del Rey, Matt Bellamy and Sebastian Bach had a love child, the product would be MORRISON’s music. Her style of singing ranges from sultry sweet to in-your-face battle cries and the songs she writes have a purpose. As a recovering alcoholic, Megan has redirected a lot of her emotions and life experiences into her songwriting. Her hope is to raise awareness around mental health and addiction by sharing her story and delivering an encouraging message through her music. MORRISON was named “Best Solo Musician of 2019” by the Miami New Times and she proudly represents her city. Living in Miami has helped her develop a fresh attitude towards life. Once inspired by city streets she is now getting back to her roots, getting inspiration from the outdoors. Born in Maine and raised in Massachusetts, Megan began demonstrating her vocal talent at an early age and performed regularly in her high school and college musicals. She studied classical voice performance at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and transferred to Hunter College in NYC which led her to pursue a Broadway musical theatre career. It wasn't until she started singing in rock and punk bands on the side that Megan discovered her true passion. After moving to Miami in 2009, Megan formed her first official rock band, Dorothy’s Surrender, and wrote and sang all the songs on the band's 2012 debut EP, Late Bloomer. After the band broke up in 2015, Megan joined the folk rock band, Revlover, and wrote a number of the songs on the band's 9-song debut album that was never released. Over the past few years, Megan has turned her focus onto her solo music career. She wrote her first single, "Heart on Fire", with the positive message that you can find power in something that once caused you pain and knocked you down. The important part is making a positive change in your life to overcome it. Released on November 9th, Megan’s "Heart on Fire" single was lauded by Neufutur Magazine as having a “dramatic, epic backing beat…[that] establishes a soundscape that is as rich as any vocal line.” The writer also applauded Morrison for her “sheer vocal range“ and “unmatched authority...that will stick with fans long after the effort ceases to play.” On March 29th, Morrison unleashed her second single, “9 Lives”, which premiered on Celebmix. This introspective track gives a glimpse of the artist's troubled past and inner turmoil that she triumphantly overcomes in the end. The accompanying music video which premiered on Pure Grain Audio on June 3rd showcased dancing skeletons and a crown of fire in a film noir style. In addition to her talents as a musician, Megan has honed her skills as a professional fire dancer. Both her “Heart on Fire” and “9 Lives” music videos showcase the artist performing with fire. Megan has made appearances fire dancing in music videos with Pitbull, Elvis Crespo, and Fuego Fireboy as well as on stage with Jessie J at the New Now Next Awards in Miami. MORRISON is currently finishing her debut solo album, set to release in late 2020. She has poured her heart and soul into her upcoming release and hopes it speaks to her listeners. She connects with her audience because she is honest and not afraid to be vulnerable. Her album will tell a story of redemption, rebirth and how she overcame. MORRISON learned how to embrace her dark side but not let it consume her and invited the skeletons out of her closet to dance. She accepted her flaws and faults and is turning them into magic!

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