Based in Paris, Marr Not Meeger, the artistic alias of Rowan Meagher, introduces herself as a newcomer Irish singer-songwriter. Having grown up in Geneva and now residing in the French capital, Marr Not Meeger is now taking the first steps in what promises to be an exciting musical adventure.
The moniker itself is based on her Irish surname to simplify pronunciation while paying homage to the legendary guitarist Johnny Marr of The Smiths. Drawing inspiration from a range of artists, including Nina Simone, Phoebe Bridgers, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Pavement and Beabadobee, Marr Not Meeger has found her own sound which she’s been capturing in recent writing and recording sessions.
Now she makes her official artistic entrance with her debut single titled “Yellowcar,” offering the first taste of her sound ahead of her upcoming debut seven-track EP “The Boy in The Tree,” set to drop in a few months. The single sees her share a unique blend of acoustic folk folk tinged with a 90s grunge aesthetic, delivering a promising introduction to the Marr Not Meeger sonic universe.
Opened by the soft plucks of clean guitar tones, crafting a melancholic scene for her hushed vocals to enter. Threading somber melodies and storytelling lyricism, she creates an intimate folk rock sound that perfectly blends an arrangement of stripped back minimalism with subtly catchy leads.
Vulnerable and emotive, her voice delicately quivers above the twang of guitar, resulting in an enchanting slice of her enduring songwriting and performance charm to make a compelling artistic statement. Recorded at Studio Montmartre in Paris in October last year, Marr Not Meeger collaborated with producer Andreas Lecter to bring “Yellowcar” to life.
With her forthcoming EP on the horizon, fans won’t have to wait long to get their next dose of Marr Not Meeger’s spellbinding sonic vision. If her debut single is anything to go by, we can’t wait to see what else she’s got lined up for what’s sure to be her breakout year.
Commenting on the single, she shares, “I’m really excited that Yellowcar is out. It’s one of my favourite songs that I have written so far. It’s about how often we are our own worst enemies in relationships. I hope a lot of people will be able to relate to it and to sing along with it too.”
Listen to Yellowcar below
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