Julia Messenger

- Brunswick, VIC, AU Jazz / electronica / Pop

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Members: Julia Messenger

Sounds Like: Norah Jones, Sarah McLachlan, Goldfrapp, Ingrid Michaelson, Melody Gardot

Label: Skip Sister Records

Bio: The exceptional Australian singer/songwriter and producer Julia Messenger has rapidly built a solid international name for herself and has been dubbed by many as the 'Queen of Chill'.

Julia's songs and productions have appeared on numerous compilations in Europe and America alongside artists suc... See Full Bio

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On my way to sing at Vic night market in Melbourne with the trio of the day : Luke Howard on keys and Tamara Murphy on bass! X

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“...At the Melbourne Recital Centre honouring great US composers. Opening with the Peggy Lee cracker Why Don't You Do Right, Messenger claimed the space, the band and the song as her own. She has an intriguing and unique approach, using her voice as an instrument and giving each song its full range of emotions, from a sweet lisping vulnerability to passionate longing to tempestuous rage to glory..... Interestingly, Messenger gives each song its own dramatic story, there's a real arc from that first trembling tear to the intensity of full scale emotional fireworks. If it weren't so enjoyably thrilling it could almost be unsettling... her singing is note perfect and radiates nuance and power. She has been compared to many many different singers yet she is a singularly distinctive performer...It is only a matter of time before this girl is HUGE here. Julia Messenger has a voice to die for...Her vocal technique is original... Throw in her warm and unpretentious stage presence.. a stunner.”

— Liza Dezfouli, Australian Stage

“ "..Everyone has heard a great.. song while dining and asked, ''What is that?'' At last, these restaurants' current Top 5 playlists provide some answers. . Momofuku, New York…Avec, Chicago Tableau, Las Vegas: Rod Stewart, ''Manhattan'' Nat King Cole, ''Walkin' My Baby Back Home'' Queen Latifah, ''Baby Get Lost'' Norman Brown, ''What's Going On'' Julia Messenger, ''Look Up Look Down"" ”

— Paul L. Underwood, The Remix; Ear Candy, The New York Times, USA

“ “…through the full spectrum, from fragile candied sweetness to a scorching soul-diva holler – echos of Mouth Music, Annie Lennox, Horse, Sinead O’Connor…” ”

— The Scotsman, UK

“ 'Melbourne-born singer-songwriter Julia Messenger... had a home-town audience swooning for two nights recently when she performed her personal favourites from the American Songbook. With her stunning vocal range, and accompanied by a fabulous quintet ...Messenger perfectly showcased a variety of the best music created under the star spangled banner. ...Messenger’s gift is her versatility, the warmth and passion that she brings to each song, and ability to convey the emotions. The songs she chose were all quite famous, but it takes a brilliant singer like Messenger to make you hear them as if for the first time.' ”

— Sara Bannister, Stage Whispers

“ ‘Julia Messenger is a happening act to follow. (At the Jazzkeller Krefeld Germany) … we heard a voice destined for big things. The diminutive singer has a voice powerful enough to be on a level with the best soul singers, both black and white. Her tone nevertheless remained svelte and lucid, and with sophistication and restrained rasping she showed in her phrasing a distinct similarity to Julia Driscoll. She consistently used her voice with great assuredness – sometimes it was very expressive, sometimes coquettishly shy, and while the tempo remained moderate her singing was full of emotion with a gospel style. …the genre of Jazz is something that Julia Messenger masters superbly.’ Germany”

— RHEINISCHE POST, Germany

“ “Julia Messenger should be fighting off the offers– the dizzying force and passionate intensity of her voice, steering an unerring course between cruelty and cream, would merit the ticket price alone.” ”

— Sue Wilson, The Scotsman, UK

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Productions & Collaborations Released on Feb 12, 2013
Julia Messenger Live @ Benn... Released on Nov 23, 2011

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Feb 22

Montsalvat
Melbourne, 3056, AU | 7:00pm
Montsalvat
Melbourne, 3056, AU
Fri Feb 22 7:00pm
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Julia @ MONTSALVAT FRIDAY FEB 22!
2012
Mar 3

ALEXIS WINE BAR & BISTRO
Ampang, KL, MY | 8:00pm
ALEXIS WINE BAR & BISTRO
Ampang, KL, MY
Sat Mar 03, 2012 8:00pm
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Julia Messenger in Malaysia to sing at Alexis for 2 nights only!
2012
Mar 2

ALEXIS WINE BAR & BISTRO
Ampang, KL, MY | 8:00pm
ALEXIS WINE BAR & BISTRO
Ampang, KL, MY
Fri Mar 02, 2012 8:00pm
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Julia performs in Malaysia for 2 SHOWS ONLY @ ALEXIS
2012
Feb 10

Dizzy's Jazz Bar
Richmond, QLD, AU | 12:00am
Dizzy's Jazz Bar
Richmond, QLD, AU
Fri Feb 10, 2012 12:00am
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2011
Feb 26

Bennett's Lane
Melbourne, AU | 8:00pm
Bennett's Lane
Melbourne, AU
Sat Feb 26, 2011 8:00pm
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Julia Messenger sings Telepathy accompanied by Mark Fitzgibbon

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Butch Blue
Sounds real good down under, Julia!
Otto Zone
Passing through showing some love and checking out your cool tunes !!! Hope you're having an awesome week !!! Peace and good times...oz
MistrMeaty
hey there nice tunes, esp 'stripped' hot track good luck Dimitronic