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Just ahead of Independence Day 2022, Miami-based American singer, songwriter, and professional fire dancer Megan Morrison is back with a searing new collection of songs appropriately called Appetite for Freedom. Now sober and with a clear and hyper-focused mind, Megan has redirected a lot of her emotions and life experiences into her songwriting. With this new set of songs, she hopes to raise awareness about mental health and addiction by sharing her story and delivering an encouraging message through her music.
“Appetite for Freedom tells a personal story of redemption and rebirth. I started writing these songs after ending a long battle with addiction, depression, and anxiety,” says Morrison. “I decided I wanted to tell a story of how my addiction felt and the joy I received once I was able to break free. I want listeners to be able to relate and hopefully feel inspired by my story.”
Raised in Maine and Massachusetts, Morrison is classically trained and influenced by classic rock, gospel and soul. She studied at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, and Hunter College in NYC, and pursued a career in musical theater on Broadway. These days her siren-like pipes are a transcendent voice for the recovery community. If Lana Del Rey, Matt Bellamy (Muse) and Sebastian Bach (Skid Row) had a love child, the product would be Megan’s voice. Her style of singing ranges from sultry sweet to in-your-face battle cries and the songs she writes have a purpose.
From the jarring, operatic, orchestral opening salvo “Introitus – a New Hope” through the uplifting closer “Fill Me Up”, where a heavy synth wash gives way to a pulsating opening and even quotes President John F. Kennedy’s American University June 1963 speech, this album, in a word, rocks. In between, one finds the inspirational, uplifting heaviness of the title track and the electronic drive of “9 Lives”.
Another highlight is “Devil Said Roam”: a thunderbolt crack to open yields to a momentary spaghetti-Western, Ennio Morricone vibe, then gives to a straight four on the floor mid-tempo rocker, complete with the radio-ready refrain of “You think I’m in love, but I’m not in love.” The set possesses a warm, rich production touch, but is not overly produced, and stands as a solid representation of contemporary rock.
Producer, co-writer, and guitarist Tony Alarcon shares an equally riveting back-story. Born and raised in Miami Beach, he is also a licensed and practicing psychotherapist who was once co-owner of the venerable Miami Beach hotspot Jazid. From the time he picked up the guitar at age 12 to present day, the multi-talented musician has performed and recorded with Young Turk (Geffen), Jimi Dred, Inna Sense, David Seigel (T.I., Soulja Boy), Mod Sun, Ky-mani Marley, Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam), Vince Neil (Mötley Crüe), and A.B. Quintanilla (Kumbia Kings). He also founded the venerable alt rock vets Lo-Fi.
Morrison’s fire dancing skills led her to guest appearances in music videos by Pitbull, Elvis Crespo, Fuego, and onstage with Jessie J. She dedicates this new album to her parents, husband, and everyone on Earth, “because we all struggle with something and we all have the power to change, despite the adversity we may face.” Fans can pre-save the album at meganmorrison.fanlink.to/AppetiteforFreedom, and media are welcome to preview the collection of songs here. Click here for photos and the album cover in high resolution.
Megan will celebrate the official release of Appetite for Freedom with a free listening party at Mama Tried (207 NE 1st Street, Miami, FL 33132) beginning at 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 3, 2022.
For more information, visit morrisonmusicofficial.com.
