Mree
Mree | |
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 Mree performs on May 14, 2014 at the Vera Project in Seattle, Washington | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Marie Hsiao |
| Born | November 1, 1993 |
| Genres | Indie folk, Indie pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, piano, ukulele |
| Years active | 2011-present |
| Website | MreeMusic.com |
Marie Hsiao (born November 1, 1993), best known as Mree, is an indie folk singer-songwriter from New Jersey. She is of Taiwanese and Bulgarian descent. Mree began writing her own songs at the age of 14[1] and released her debut album, Grow, in October 2011. The album debuted at #18 on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter Chart.
Music career
Hsiao began her career performing cover songs on YouTube. In 2011, she released her self-produced, full-length, debut album, “Grow” [2] The album debuted at #18 on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter Chart.[3]
Mree released her second self-produced album, "Winterwell", in August 2013. A day after its release, the album trended at No. 52 on iTunes' top alternative albums charts. In 2014, the album was awarded at Independent Music Awards in the "best producer" category, with jurors praising the "sophisticated soundscapes that cushion the songs".[4]
As a performer, Mree has appeared at New York City venues including the Highline Ballroom, Rockwood Music Hall, and The Studio at Webster Hall.[5]
In 2013, a Target commercial was released that featured a thirty-second clip of an original Christmas song by her entitled "Santa Catcher."[6]
On December 8, 2015, she released her third album, "Empty Nest".
Perlo
In February 2016, Mree announced Perlo, a collaboration with musician Henri Bardot. In March 2016, the duo released their debut EP, Patterns.
Discography
Albums
- Grow (2011)
- Winterwell (2013)
- Empty Nest (2015)
Singles
- "Lift Me Up" (2011)
- "Of the Trees" (2011)
- "Monsters" (2012)
- "Into The Well" (2013)
- "Fame" (2014)
- "Talkabout" (2015)
References
- ^ http://www.northjersey.com/community/announcements/123527339_Hillside_Caf__returns_June_18.html
- ^ Hal B. Selzer (March 22, 2012). "Local Noise: Mree". The Aquarian. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
- ^ "Artist On The Rise: Mree". FanLaLa. November 16, 2011. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
- ^ Bruce Houghton (June 5, 2014). "Independent Music Awards Names 2014 Winners". Hypebot. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
- ^ http://www.songkick.com/concerts/18230174-nina-nesbitt-at-marlin-room-at-webster-hall
- ^ http://www.ispot.tv/ad/76k7/target-santa-catcher-song-by-mree
http://crushable.com/entertainment/mree-singer-songwriter-interview/