16 YEAR OLD SINGER/SONGWRITER, MÉABH STANFORD, RELEASES EP WITH PRODUCER 2X GRAMMY NOMINATED PRODUCER SAINT
OCEAN CITY, NJ: Ocean City High School junior, Méabh Stanford, is pleased to announce her EP release with two-time Grammy nominated producer, Saint Luke. The pair headed to the studio the week of June 21, 2021 to record Méabh’s 6 song concept EP “make it be me” which draws inspiration from works of literature. The EP was released July 23 to all streaming services.
Méabh Stanford is a 16 year old singer-songwriter from Ocean City, New Jersey. She has been in love with music since childhood and has been performing since 2016. Drawing inspiration from literature and tying it to real-life experiences, Méabh found that “writing this EP was a really fun challenge and I think that it reflects just how much stories have had an impact on me. Through my songwriting, I insert myself into the stories and write from the perspective of the characters.” Meabh’s music reflects the intricacies of human interactions and the influence media has upon them. Méabh’s EP, “make it be me” is filled with dramatic orchestration and piercing lyrics that inspect classic and modern stories, written from the perspective of well-known characters or the vantage point of an outsider swept into the deceptive magic of a universe. Méabh immerses herself in different stories and writes as if those fictional experiences are reality. Inspired by the likes of Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers, Mitski, and Samia, Méabh’s lyrical and compositional ability shine on this record.
The EP’s opening song, “Keira Knightley as Anna Karenina,” is based on the dramatic screen interpretation of the novel. Méabh was enchanted by the way the author and directors took the mundane and inserted dramatics and pain and love into the story. She wanted to know what it would feel like to be one of those characters, who seem to live for each other, who abandon all reason in the name of love. Of course, it’s all unrealistic. But that doesn’t make it any less romantic or beautiful and she wanted to capture that feeling. The second and sixth track, “oh, Hyacinth, parts one and two,” revolve around the heartbreaking Greek myth of Apollo and Hyacinth. These songs are from the perspective of Apollo and follow the story of their short but intense relationship. Track three, “i can still hope” is a playful twist on the play, Romeo and Juliet in which Juliet longs for Romeo to notice her. Track four, “glory days” is a folk-pop anti-war anthem based on the point of view of Billy Pilgrim from Slaughterhouse-Five. Finally, track five,”i still remember” was inspired by the novel, The Kite Runner. It is written from the perspective of Amir, the main character. It explores themes of guilt, haunting, and the desire to run away from your mistakes, even if it includes running away from the beautiful memories too.
Stevi Leigh of Total Package Talent Development, Méabh’s vocal coach and mentor, challenged her to write a song at their first lesson four years ago when Méabh was just 12 years old. “That was a groundbreaking moment for the both of us. She had indeed created a masterpiece of both theatrical and profound potential: two components I have seen before but never quite in the way of Méabh Stanford. Her voice is distinct, full bodied in value, range, and tones. Her ability to accomplish and stretch her vocal boundaries has consistently improved and I foresee her growth to be a limitless channel, for she pulls inspiration from outside in, digests it, and delivers it as a thought-provoking translation back out. The mind of Méabh, infects her works with semantic twists and whimsically potent metaphors that are relatable and educational all at once! She is a big bang Total Package with a strong backbone, a tight support system and a beautiful gift. Méabh Stanford is a powerhouse artist, student, composer, and speaker and she has only just begun.”
Saint Luke, two-time Grammy-nominated producer concurs, “Her writing is very mature for her to be 16. Her writing is like she is 24 or 25. The nature of her writing is amazing.”
“make it be me” is now available on all streaming services, including Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon Music, Deezer, and Bandcamp. For up to date news, please visit: www.meabhstanford.com/
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Find out the latest news and info about indie pop artist, singer/songwriter méabh stanford and her new music concept EP release, “make it be me” which has been inspired by books, literature, and media. Tracks: Keira Knightley as Anna Karenina, Oh, Hyacint
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