Morgan Joanel, is an Australian pop singer-songwriter and visual artist, based in Perth.

Morgan Joanel
BornPerth, Western Australia
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • Musician
  • Visual artist
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • keys
Years active2011–present
Labels
Websitemorganjoanel.com

Musical career edit

2009–2012: Devil's in the Detail edit

Morgan Joanel's career started by signing to Sony Music Australia, who discovered her through Myspace in 2009.[1][2] On 5 September 2011, she released her debut single under Sony Music, "Devil's In The Detail". In 2010, Joanel was the support act for Adam Lambert on his Australian leg of the Glam Nation Tour.[3] Later that same year, Joanel opened for Jason Derulo on his Australian dates.[4]

2013–2018: Borrowed and Blue edit

Joanel's debut EP, "Borrowed & Blue" was released on 8 March 2013. The EP would be her last release signed to Sony Music Australia. The EP featured four original, previously unreleased songs as well as live recording of a cover of Gorillaz's "19-2000".

Later in 2013, Joanel was the support act for English singer-songwriter, Newton Faulkner.[5]

2019–present: EP edit

In 2019, Joanel released her first official single as an independent artist, "Buy a Little Time", which is also the lead single from her upcoming EP that she announced in 2019.[6]

In April, Joanel was approached by a representative for English singer-songwriter, Anne-Marie, to be an opening act for her Perth show on the Speak Your Mind Australian tour.[7]

Joanel released two singles in 2020, "Disappear", released on 7 February[8] and "Wind Me Up", released on 14 August. On 5 March 2021, Joanel released her fourth single as an independent artist, "Looking To Be Found". On 4 February 2022, via a social media post, Joanel announced the EP would be released as a limited-edition physical copy and include two unreleased songs that wouldn't feature on her streaming platforms.

Discography edit

Extended plays edit

Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
Borrowed & Blue
Night Blooms
  • Released: TBA

Singles edit

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications
AUS
"Devil's In The Detail" 2011
"Buy a Little Time" 2019
"Disappear"[9] 2020
"Wind Me Up"
"Looking To Be Found" 2021
"Love is a Dirty Word"

Concert tours edit

Supporting

References edit

  1. ^ "Perth singer Morgan Joanel 'doesn't need' a record deal". PerthNow. 20 June 2019. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  2. ^ Lockyer, Kate (11 April 2020). "Interview: Morgan Joanel On New Single 'Disappear'". Good Call Live. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Adam Lambert 'Glam Nation' Australian Tour". Liveguide. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  4. ^ "Morgan Joanel". Music Link WA. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  5. ^ "Newton Faulkner – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – April 9, 2013". May the Rock be With You. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  6. ^ Bruce, Dave (20 June 2019). "Morgan Joanel releases evocative new single Buy A Little Time". Amnplify. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
  7. ^ Sanders, Krystal (16 April 2019). "UK artist Anne-Marie taps Perth musician Morgan Joanel for Metro City gig". PerthNow. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  8. ^ "Perth Musician Morgan Joanel has Released her Single 'Disappear' – A Slice of Seduction Alternative Pop". Around the Sound. 6 April 2020. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  9. ^ "Morgan Joanel Releases Cool New Single Disappear". Sounds of Oz. 23 April 2020. Retrieved 22 August 2021.