Author(s)

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  Montaigne

  Singer-Songwriter

   

  Montaigne (aka Jessica Cerro) is sure to be a name and voice you soon won't forget. At only 23 years old, the latinx Australian singer-songwriter has already dominated the charts on her home turf with each single on her debut album Glorious Heights hitting #1 most played on triple j while her certified-Gold single "Because I Love You" hit #25 on triple j's 'Hottest 100' charts. It's no surprise Montaigne has surpassed 8.5 million streams on her most popular track on Spotify - the songstress won the 'Best Breakthrough Artist' ARIA Award (equivalent to the US Grammy),was also nominated for Cosmopolitan's 'Fearless Woman Of The Year' Award, and commended by Sia personally following her triple j 'Like A Version' cover of "Chandelier." Hardly ever shying away from political debate, Montaigne's latest offering is no different. Rallying the youth of today and our future leaders/innovators, the official music video for "Ready" showcases Montaigne leading the pack as they prepare for the revolution amidst the global climate crisis. Teen Vogue went on to praise Montaigne and the duality of the track: "Though the reality and political conversation surrounding climate change are deeply disheartening, the upbeat and firey pace of the song and video represent the underestimated power that this current generation of youth retains." "Ready" is undoubtedly Montaigne's most anthemic single to date, a heartfelt call to arms, and a soundtrack for activism. There's an undeniable element of pop to this song as Montaigne's soaring vocals elevate the chorus, and the irresistible hook "I think I'm ready to go, I think I'm ready," cycles like a mantra around shifting drumbeats. Watch "Ready" now, here: https://lnkfi.re/TVMontaigneReady.