Meet Meredith O’Connor.
O’Connor is a seventeen year-old singer/songwriter
hailing from the hallowed streets of New York. While studying the arts, working
on classical, Broadway, and pop voice training as well as theatrical work,
performing in local and professional productions of shows like “Annie” and “Little
Shop of Horrors,” the artist found her life in school rocky. Bullied throughout
middle and high school, O’Connor’s fortunes changed when discovered by a Miss
Teen USA scout and she soon found herself starting out on a successful and
multifaceted career as a model, singer, and actress.
Now the artist is set to harness her passion and
drive for music alongside her desire to offer encouragement and hope to those
facing bullying as she did through the release of her debut EP.
Four songs in length, O’Connor presents a pretty
diverse package, both lyrically and musically. Through “14 Miles” the artist
combines edgy guitars and slick production that allows her to emotively growl
through lyrics that speak hope to a young person in a relationship being taken
advantage of. Its rock-edge works nicely and provides the artist’s solid vocals
a nice template to shine.
“Celebrity” is a track that takes things in an
entirely different direction, finding the young artist channeling another
hit-maker in Taylor Swift. A playful pop-country vibe infects this song with its
message of growing stronger through adversity holding strong throughout. The
production is solid and again O’Connor’s vocals manage effectively here.
“Face That’s Perfect” is a more middle of the road
release, offering up a pop-friendly soundscape and jangling guitars and
something of a whimsical, retro arrangement. It also finds O’Connor shifting
lyrical tones as she allows herself to step into the role of a teenager,
pledging love and devotion to a lover on this sun-kissed track.
“The Game” is the artist’s lyrical opus, truly
encapsulating her anti-bullying message and offering encouragement and hope, as
well as challenging others to stand up against such injustices. She frames it
within a keyboard and synth-laden frame, some insistent percussion keeping
things moving forward. And we’re not the only ones that think so as this track
has been tapped to be featured in the upcoming indie film, Red-Headed Randy, which will also star O’Connor in a leading role.
Meredith O’Connor is a great upcoming talent,
showcasing an ability to write and perform. And the fact that she does so in a
way that also allows her to bring hope and encouragement to others just
solidifies the impression that this young woman makes. While there’s always
room for growth, O’Connor is an artist who shows great promise. Stay tuned; you’re
bound to hear more from her very soon.
