23 year-old Toronto born, Los Angeles based artist Jessie Munro’s highly anticipated single ‘Under Fire’ is out. The music track features Munro’s soulful vocals with sleek, modern-electro R&B/pop. The song’s theme is about the pressures of social expectations and consistently feeling scrutinized by others. If you have followed the Berklee College of Music graduate from the start of her career, you will see she has established a sound of musical maturity, drawing influences from Charlotte Day Wilson and Carole King.
Listen to ‘Under Fire by Jessica Munro
Finding her start in classical music and musical theatre, Munro is now preparing to release her debut EP ‘On My Own‘, which is a six-track release about tackling the stages of post break-up. Here at Fromgirltogirl we like the relatable honest lyricism and beautifully poetic melodies of her music. Munro truly tells the story of living through bleak heartbreak, narrating the feeling of being alone. There is a certain kind of pain that results from unrequited love and it truly takes courage and confidence to move on. Munro describes her album as “trying to harness old school classic sounds and marry them with modern sounds.”
Leading single ‘Under Fire’ features a strong, melodic bassline that rides fluidly atop the driving drums and Munro’s soulful, dreamlike vocals. Munro reflects on how she felt she was “under fire” from everyone in her life and the song is the realization that other peoples opinions aren’t always definitive. Inspired by Lianne La Havas and her technique of fusing lyrics with melody, Munro explains “the intent of the lyric is brought to life with a melody that evokes that same emotion” and this is clearly apparent throughout the single.
Munro has come a long way from coming in sixth place in CBC’s search for Dorothy in its 2012 ‘Over the Rainbow’ series, produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Having already performed to sold out audiences across the globe, as well as receiving critical acclaim, the singer is ready for the next chapter of her musical endeavors. Connect with Jessica on Instagram to follow along.
