Based between the cities of Southampton and London, Molly Meaker is a newcomer alternative rock artist who’s swiftly making a name for herself in the UK music scene. Making a spectacular entrance to a sold-out crowd at the renowned Ronnie Scott’s Jazz club in July last year, Molly’s musical journey has been marked by captivating performances at iconic venues, including a recent opening act for the Grammy award-winning Japanese band Chai at Heartbreakers in Southampton.
Her talent is rooted in her diverse background in music, having immersed herself in the world of music from a young age, Molly’s formal education began at various London conservatoires Juniors departments since she was ten. However, it was at 14 that she picked up the guitar and dived into songwriting and began crafting her own sonic vision.
In her live performances, Molly is accompanied by her talented trio, formed in April earlier this year, featuring Luca Simons on guitar and Matt Debnam on drums. Now, Molly Meaker unveils her studio sound to the world with the release of her debut single, “Sertraline.”
This marks a significant moment in Molly’s career, coinciding with her highly anticipated 6-date Medicated Youth UK tour, celebrating the release of her first track. With “Sertraline,” Molly Meaker serves up an instantly catchy slice of bluesy rock that blends touches of folk with a punk-inspired attitude.
Opened by the shuffling roll of drums, the song launches with an energy of grooving drums and twanging guitar leads before dropping back to a restrained drum beat and muted guitar rhythms as Molly’s slick vocals glide above. Threading catchy lines above the infectious rhythm, the chorus shimmers with bright vocalisations and rising sonic intensity before floating back to the verse brimming with biting lyricism.
With a superb display of Molly’s command of ebb and flow, the track shifts gears before diving into a reggae-inspired mid section driven by skanked guitar chords and wah-drenched flutters before erupting into a rousing blues rock finale capped by a sensational guitar solo. It’s an emphatic first outing that reveals the creative talent and sonic skill of this exciting artist who’s sure to win over fans around the world with her original sound.
Listen to Sertraline below
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