Six Christmases ago, when Mariah McManus was 13 years old, her father gifted her with various instruments. She taught herself how to play, picked up on songwriting and began working with other burgeoning musicians. Today, the 19-year-old indie pop/folk vocalist is gearing up to release her debut album, “Nice To Meet You.” The 10-track autobiographical album brings the listener into McManus’ head and heart. “I wrote this album to say everything I didn’t get to say,” she noted. “Releasing this record is a dream come true and I have been preparing for this moment in my life for a very long time.” With breathy vocals over pop hooks and folk-style melodies, she shares the typical teenage angst of love and heartbreak in songs like “Shame On You” and “Say It Again”. “Nice To Meet You” will be released on September 27th, the same day as her performance at the Hotel Café in Los Angeles. Catch her in action for yourself. – Nicole Dawley
