Imogen Heap, Frou Frou, Tori Amos, Kate Bush, Sarah McLachlan, Massive Attack, Portishead, Kate Havenevik, BT, Air, Postal Service, Keane, Moby, 80s music of all sorts, Coldplay, Zero 7, Annie Lenox, The Cranberries, Madonna, Michael Jackson, my Dad and my grandparents (they are extremely musical) and many many more.
Jennings is the one-name moniker of NYC based siren Mary Jennings. Standing five feet, one inch tall Jennings is small in stature, her music however, is anything but. Drawing influences from artists like Imogen Heap, Annie Lennox, Sarah McLachlan and Moby, Jennings’ music reflects an enormous strength and drive that is uniquely hers. “I believe that the difference between an artist and the average person is a fearless and relentless willingness to expose their quarks, oddities, secrets, and passions for all of the world to see and hear.” said Mary.
Mary’s surge in musical expression started after the sudden death of her mother.“This tragedy rocked me to the core, but there is so much beauty in what it allowed me to do,” she says. “All of my emotions came pouring out in the form of melody.” At the time, her father, a former musician, gave her the option to go through therapy or record an album. He knew both would be equally helpful to her, but by recording her music, she would be able to have something to hold on to and share with others for a lifetime.
It is this honesty in Jennings' music that has attracted praise from fans and press nationwide. "Jennings' music is sweet, lush, powerful, full of great hooks, intelligent and meaningful to boot! I love it!" said Heather Miller-Rodriguez of 100.1FM KRUU. Platinum award winning producer John Rowe agrees Jennings’ music is “creative and original... A breath of fresh air!"
2009 was a banner year for Mary professionally. Jennings has worked with Billboard charting songwriters, toured with national artists and has had music placed in a number of popular television shows. While that small taste of success has been nice, Jennings values a connection with the audience most. “Live performances give me such a rush. It is one of the best parts about being a musician. To me, it was what truly brings the music to life. To know that you only have a few moments to capture and audience and keep them engaged long enough to fall in love with you and your music is a difficult task, but one that I wouldn't trade for any other profession.”
By any measure, Mary can look forward to good days ahead. Nightwaves said it best, "I sense big things in Jennings' future."
For more information on Jennings, please contact Emerging Artists Music
(310) 571-5008 info@emergingartistsmusic.com
Jennings Press:
"If Moby and Alicia Keys had a child, I believe it would be you." – Chris Watson
"She brings a powerful voice to her songwriting and effortlessly weaves it all into the pop culture and just across the boundaries of the electronica world." – Broda
"Creative and original... A breath of fresh air!" – John Rowe (Producer - 2 x Platinum Award Recipient)
"Femtastic kicks off with a display of Jennings' songwriting capabilities. The instantly captivating "Falling Higher" features a hook so big you could catch a shark with it".
– Snobs Music February 2009
"Excellent and catchy songwriting that leaves it playing in your head for days" – BMin
"She has this big, gorgeous voice that is full of timbre and character and makes you want to listen over and over again." – Wildy's World
"Jennings forms heartfelt lines to piano driven melodies and drives it to whole other level with appropriately delicious electronic templates" "Jennings labors transform to candy-coated gold." – Ape Quake July 21, 2008
"Mary Jennings has a distinct, robust voice that has no problem delivering a melody. Her album "Femtastic" abounds with pure, well crafted pop songs. The opening track "Falling Higher" is a great track, primed for mainstream FM radio success. Her music could be described as Sarah MacLachlan with a bit more edge, however it must be noted that Jennings has a sound and style that is all her own. It is evident that lots of time went into the songs and the production, plus Jennings has an obviously keen ear for melody and popcraft. The title track ups the tempo nicely, as does "Do Or Die". Also included is a second disc ("Stripped") that features "piano and voice" versions of selected songs from the album. Very nice. This album is smart, energetic and poetic. I sense big things in Jennings' future." – Nightwaves
"Mary Jennings brought Tori Amos-like piano playing to the table." – Gainesville Times (From the John Jarrard Benefit Concert)
"Jennings' music is sweet, lush, powerful and full of great hooks, and intelligent and meaningful to boot! I love it!" – Heather Miller-Rodriguez, 100.1FM KRUU
"Jennings has taken Rihanna’s Umbrella and made it something cooler...Go get it!" – Jody Whitesides
"Jennings' ability to couple great melodies and lyrics with a distinctive vocal style is awesome. I am a big fan of this truley unique artist." – Wes Mayers
Hello how are you today? My name is Mike Soxy and it is very nice to meet you and thank you for the add. I hope you like my jams. If you have an extra minute just check them out let me know what you think heck even just drop by and say hello.
Hi Jennings.. Thanks for taking the time to listen! You make amazing music, I really love it!! You..re voice is perfect!! Especially "Doorway" sounds great... I hope the week to come, will be a great one!! Have fun, Josh
Hey! It would be great if you could make it to my BIRTHDAY BASH on 9/26! We're going to be playing with Silvergun Superman - Stone Temple Pilots tribute.
Set Theory Sat 9/26 at 9 PM Victor's, 500 Commerce Street, Hawthorne, NY
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