TMN New Artist: Betty Moon

bettymoon1_400Toronto-born Betty Moon, former teen model and dancer, took the Toronto music scene by storm upon her arrival. She sold over 10,000 DIY records within a few short months, all while still in school. The buzz caught the attention of A&M/Universal, who quickly signed Betty to a deal and crowned her as Canada’s resident Lady of Rock.

Signed in 1990, she released her first LP just a year later. Moon followed up her debut with five critically lauded records that have led to four CASBY (Canadian Artists Selected By You) Awards for independent and alternative music, presented annually by Toronto radio station CFNY.  Awards nominations including Best Album of the Year, Best Single of the Year,Best Video of the Year, and Best Artist of the Year. Moon has amassed legions of devoted fans by crafting edgy modern rock music in the vein of Portishead, Massive Attack, and Florence and the Machine. She captivates listeners with a powerful, sultry vocal that evokes female legends such as rockers Chrissie Hynde and Grace Slick, and iconic soulstress Sade. Moon released three records after her self-titled debut, including Doll Machine on EMI Music, STIR, and Demon Flowers.

In 2013, she was a featured performer at the world famous Sunset Strip Music Festival alongside Marilyn Manson, Quiet Riot, Black Label Society, and The Offspring. Her last album, “AMOURPHOUS,” was released in 2014 and features the first single, “Valentine,” mixed by Grammy Award-winner Chris Lord-Alge. Moon’s music has been featured in a variety of film and television spots including Californication, Dexter, Bounty Hunters, Walking the Dead, and Last Gasp.  Her new album, “Pantomania” will be released on July 28th.

Betty Moon is now playing on TMN Radio.

 

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