21.Jan.2010 Biography
Two time ARIA Award winning singer/songwriter Monique Brumby completed her 4th studio album SKELETONS’ POLKA earlier this year and has been touring throughout 2010 performing live her stellar swag of new tunes. An “enigma” according to her grade 10 art teacher, Monique hails originally from Tasmania and gained wide praise for her debut breakthrough album Thylacine released in 1996. Now, with the release of her 4th studio album Skeletons’ Polka co-produced with renowned producer Mark Opitz (Paul Kelly, Divinyls, Cold Chisel, INXS) Monique has again shown through her songs why she is considered “ahead of her time” by music fans, critics and her peers.
“Monique Brumby has dug deep to deliver a brilliant album that inspires and leaves you seeing the world and yourself anew.” Francesca Sciacca, Cherrie Mag. May 2010
THE SONGS: Many experiences fuelled the fire for Monique’s new work including the death of a close friend, exploration of her ancestry and the constant questioning of the human condition. In her live shows Monique brings all the skill and craftsmanship she has learnt throughout her career to deliver deeply moving, engaging and passionate performances of her latest material as well as earlier work.
DISCOGRAPHY: Monique has released 3 EP’s; Mary, Eventide and Silver Dollars and 4 albums; Thylacine, Signal Hill, Into the Blue and Skeletons’ Polka. She has produced albums for Emily Davis & Mosaik as well as her own albums and mentors emerging artists through The Push in Melbourne. Her songs have featured in numerous film and television productions and she has co-written songs with a variety of artists including Paul Kelly, Krista Polvere and David Bridie.
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LIVE REVIEW – “Monique Brumby is a performer comfortable with the stage with her supremely confident voice, easy between song banter and more than capable song writing. Her spirited individuality – part Mary Margaret O’Hara vocal weirdness, part fearless storyteller Patti Smith – a unique offering. Her prolific output is matched by the rigor with which she hones her song writing skills.” – Andy Hazel, Inpress mag.
REVIEWS – Time Off Magazine’s Ben Preece: “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.”
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