Jean Morrison is a South African alternative rock singer-songwriter and musician.Last FM, Biography, 4 October 2008 He released an EP in 2008 (F.A.W.E.) which was produced by Video Killed The Radio Star guitarist and Squeal frontman, David Birch.The Citizen, Catchy Combinations, 27 April 2011Band To BandBruce Woolley and the Camera Club, David Birch His music has been compared to Radiohead, Jeff Buckley and Muse and he has supported South African acts such as Stealing Love Jones, Josie Field, Farryl Purkiss and Squeal.The Mercury, Red Door Gig, 22 December 2009 He toured South Africa nationally with Steve Murray from Stealing Love Jones.The Citizen, Drive Time, 4 May 2011
Early life Jean Morrison was born in Durban, South Africa. While performing at a local open-mic night, Morrison was spotted by South African singer-songwriter, Farryl Purkiss, who invited Jean to open for him.
Career On 19 August 2008, Morrison released his debut EP, F.A.W.E., at the Dockyard Theatre in Durban. The EP was recorded at Tropical Sweat Studios with David Birch. Morrison described the genre on the EP as "neo-acoustic romanticised ballroom rock".Artsmart, JEAN MORRISON TO LAUNCH DEBUT SOLO CD, 9 August 2008 Well received by critics, South African national newspaper, The Citizen, described Morrison as a "considerable writing talent" and F.A.W.E. as having "Convincing Clarity". "Now & Then" was the first single from the EP and was added to rotation on East Coast Radio., Berea, Durban, Heating Up The Airwaves, 8 October 2008, p.10. In 2008, Morrison performed at the annual White Mountain Festival.Artsmart, WHITE MOUNTAIN LINE-UP, 9 September 2008
"Cardboard Skies" was released as a single in 2015. The music video aired on the cable network AXS TV.Twitter, Vydia Official, 10 September 2015 It debuted at No. 18 on the ITunes New Rock releases Chart for the USA.Art Of The Mix, New Releases Rock, 19 February 2015, p.1. "Cardboard Skies" was one of the finalists in the Rock/Alternative category of the 20th Annual USA Songwriting Competition in 2015.Mi2N, Finalists Announced – 20th Annual USA Songwriting Competition, 23 November 2015
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External links Official Website