Montaigne (artist)

Montaigne
Birth name Jessica Cerro
Origin Sydney, Australia
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Years active 2014–present
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Website www.montaignemusic.com.au

Jessica Cerro (born 1995/6), better known by her stage name Montaigne, is a Sydney-based singer/songwriter.

Jessica Cerro was a triple j Unearthed High finalist in 2012 with her indie pop song "Anyone But Me," but decided to wait on pursuing a full-time music career in order to finish her secondary studies.

In November 2012, Jessica signed a publishing deal with Alberts Music and spent the following two years refining her songwriting skills under the guidance of Michael Szumowski.[1]

In late 2013, Jessica decided to adopt the moniker 'Montaigne', inspired by the 16th century philosopher and essayist. Shortly after completing her HSC Montaigne began recording her debut EP with producer Tony Buchen (The Preatures, Andy Bull).[2]

In July 2014 Montaigne secured a management and recording deal with Wonderlick Entertainment and also signed to the booking agency, Select Music.[3]

Shortly prior, Montaigne released her first single "I Am Not An End', which was added to high rotation on triple j and listed as its 36th most played song of 2014. On November 21, 2014, she performed the single for the radio station's Like A Version segment, along with her cover of Sia's 'Chandelier'.[4] The same day Montaigne also released her second single 'I'm A Fantastic Wreck' in conjunction with the Life Of Montaigne EP. 'I'm A Fantastic Wreck' also received high rotation on triple j and Sydney-based community radio station FBi Radio, which also listed the song as its 8th most played song of 2014.[5]

Montaigne was selected by San Cisco as the support act for their Run tour in November 2014. Shortly after, she was also chosen by Megan Washington to be the main support for her February 2015 national There There tour.[6]

In January 2015, Montaigne won FBi Radio's Next Big Thing Award at its annual SMAC Awards, which recognises 'the musicians, artists, performers, restaurants and events that shaped the Sydney's creative culture in 2014'.[7]

Montaigne announced her first headline tour in February 2015, visiting Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth in April.

Montaigne features on Hilltop Hoods' song "1955", released February 2016.

References

  1. ↑ "Jessica Cerro Releases 'I'm A Fantastic Wreck'". Alberts Music. Alberts Music. 7/05/14. Retrieved 13 March 2015. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ↑ "Montaigne". Wonderlick Entertainment. Wonderlick Entertainment. Retrieved 13/03/15. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  3. ↑ Fitzsimons, Scott (01/08/2014). "Sydney Triple J Favourite Montaigne Signs With Wonderlick". TheMusic.com.au. Retrieved 13 March 2015. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ↑ "Montaigne 'Chandelier' (Sia cover)". triple j. ABC. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
  5. ↑ "2014 Yearbook: FBi’s Most Played Tracks". FBi Radio. 18/12/14. Retrieved 13 March 2015. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. ↑ Spring, Alexandra (24/12/15). "Book ahead, Australia: Travelling Films, White Night Melbourne, Perth fringe". The Guardian. Retrieved 13 March 2015. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ↑ "Winners:: 2014 FBi SMAC Awards". FBi Radio. 20/01/15. Retrieved 13 March 2015. Check date values in: |date= (help)
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