A FEW LYRICAL ARTISTS I ADMIRE:
Patti Smith "Because the night belongs to lovers",
Tegan & Sara "They seem so very scared of us, I look into the mirror for evil that just does not exist", Marianne Faithfull "At the age of 37 she realised she'd never ride through Paris in a sports car with the warm wind in her hair",
Bruce Springsteen "so unrecognisable to myself, saw my reflection in the mirror and didn't know my own face", Suzanne Vega "blood makes noise" , Radiohead "scratch our eternal itch, a twitch is such a bitch, we are grateful for our iron lung", The Stone Roses "I want to be adored"
DAY TO DAY INSPIRATION:
Acts of human kindness, compassion and bravery.
Waves/water/ocean/rain
Observation, intuition
air, earth, fire, the smell of pine, wood, sun, moonshine
tea (many cups of), laughter, family and friends, guitars, conversation, world news, local muse, blues, walking shoes and people who say that they can do and food.
Monique Brumby's brand of rock/pop is punctuated with distinct melodies and strong as steel hooks and licks - a style which has always set her apart from the pack.
A native Tasmanian, her powerful storytelling is musically emotive and lyrically insightful and when paired with her love of a catchy riff and lush vocals, Monique's music combines sophisticated and accessible pop with a rock edge.
Having moved to mainland Australia and beyond as a teenager in search of a musical dream, Monique released her debut album 'Thylacine', going on to win 2 ARIA (Australian Record Industry Association) Awards for Best New Artist and Best Female artist. Monique also garnered a nomination for Song of The Year for her single 'The Change In Me' as well as being awarded Young Tasmanian of the Year in the field of the arts.
Her second album 'Signal Hill' was released after the critically acclaimed bridge EP 'Eventide' and marked Monique's debut as a co – producer in the studio. As someone who is always striving to learn and achieve more, Monique not only went on to produce her 3rd album 'Into The Blue' soon after, but she also started her own record label 'Little Wind'. Since the release of 'Into The Blue', Monique has produced albums for other up and coming Australian artists and bands in addition to beginning work on her fourth album due for release later this year.
Monique has toured extensively throughout Australia both solo and with her 4 piece band headlining her own shows as well as sharing the stage with acclaimed artists such as the Bangles, Shawn Colvin, Jewell, Pete Yorn and the late Jeff Buckley. As her strong live following attests, Monique is a powerful and charismatic performer who always makes it her mission to connect with her audience.
An accomplished songwriter, Monique has the unique ability to tap into the human consciousness through her writing and her songs have featured in major Australian television shows, Neighbours, Home and Away, The Secret Life of Us, McLeod's Daughters and Heartbreak High as well as in the feature films "Diana and Me" and "Occasional Coarse Language". Monique has co-written with world renowned hit maker John Shanks, fellow Australian singer songwriter Paul Kelly and Midnight Oil's Rob Hirst just to name a few, though her own compositions are shining examples of her considerable talent as one of Australia's most outstanding singer songwriters.
Monique's recorded works have won her legions of fans and great respect from her peers and music critics alike. Time Off Magazine's Ben Preece said "Into the Blue is a superb effort from a divine lady, a magnificent songwriter and above all a damn fine vocalist." Drum Magazine's Michael Smith said "When you care about what you do, you take the time to quietly fashion it to make sure it not only says what you want it to say, but you hope it also reveals itself to the listener. That's the way Monique Brumby makes records."
For more information please contact:
Maryanne Window
management@moniquebrumby.com / +61402000817
www.moniquebrumby.com
www.myspace.com/moniquebrumby
Hey Mon, very quick hello and wishing you all the best with your current endeavors! I hope to catch up with you at a gig soon (checking your site right now to see where you are at) - take care and see you soon ~ Simon :)
MONIQUE, REALLY LOVED LAVA! GREAT SOUND AND VOICE! GLAD TO HAVE YOU AS A FRIEND. COME ON BY AND PAY US A VISIT ANY TIME. BE PROUD TO HAVE YA LEAVE US A COMMENT.
Cool, "new" songs :) Oh, may I make a wish (or more) for other songs to add? That would be Fool For You (Acoustic), Wrecking Ball and Progress. And any B-Sides actually because I don't hear them often enough :) -- Greatings from Germany -- Dani
Hi Monique - Just had the best time watching your video clips on You Tube - Especially loved you on GMA with your Band and Chris Wilson .... We hope everything is going well and look forward to seeing you soon - Lots of love to you and Maryanne - ANnette and Dave xxxx
Hey Mon. So good to hear you again...and thanks for the add! I will make sure i come and see a gig soon if you are in Melbourne..been ages since we caught up! i'll bring Tanya along ok! see you soon and keep that thumping vocal going - love it! ~ Simon
Hi - we hope everything is all going well - we went to a cd fair on the weekend and David bought yet another Thylacine for himself (I keep giving them away as presents) We look forward to catching up - love your new profile - love Annette, David and Courtney xxx
Been a fan since I heard you live with the Bangles. My fav cd is Thylacine, never get sick of listening to it. When are you going to be doing some more gigs is Melbourne? Trent xoxo
It's been a long time since we wrote together in the park in Melbourne, showing off each other's songs on our acoustics. What fun!
Great to hear your latest tunes here on MySpace.
I wish you were coming to NYC! I totally agree with the comment below about LA... I get more done in one week in NY than I do in an entire month in Los Angeles. :-) I hope the trip's been fantastic for you.
