I’m Mon, born in Mon Rovia, Liberia. My life can be summed up by being born into a civil war, escaping the life of a child soldier, rescued by the hands of missionaries. Spent a lot of my developmental years living in a variety of places with a number of life experiences. And then layered on top of all of this is the assimilation I felt being a transracially adopted refugee. My music in a nutshell is a culmination of these experiences blended with the empathy I feel for the experiences with others. The mission of my music is to heal with others — with every nation and tongue, in due time.
Tish Melton
World, meet Tish Melton: 17-year-old singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who wears her incredibly perceptive heart on her sleeve.
“As a songwriter, I’ve realized you can just tell stories,” she says. “They don’t have to be big, dramatic moments. Personally, I learned how to write songs by simply sharing my journey and feeling how I naturally do.”
For her debut EP When We’re Older she has teamed up with nine-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist Brandi Carlile, who is a mentor to Melton and joins as producer. Their musical chemistry is undeniable, rooted in mutual respect, shared taste, and an appreciation for good songwriting and musical catharsis.
Inspired by the clear-eyed storytelling and indie rock influences of Taylor Swift and boygenius, Melton chronicles teenage relationships — from the lonely pain of first love, unrequited love, friend crushes, joyous friendships, and the pain, fear and excitement of becoming an adult. She tells these stories as she’s living them, with a sharp eye for detail and lyricism that brings them to life.
She’s received praise already from Variety “she projects calm-amid-the-storm assuredness” + V Magazine “vocal talent and introspective ability to be wise beyond her years” + FLOOD “Melton’s vocals invoke the cool Americana of Neko Case” + Magnet Magazine “her perceptive personal narratives find their resonance in honesty and restraint.”
When We’re Older is a bold and generous opening statement from a newcomer who is destined to share her stories.
