Molly is KGRL's Artist of the Month for March
February 28, 2008
Molly Wins BEST ACOUSTIC @ the SDMAs
November 22, 2007
A big THANK YOU to everyone who voted for me online for this years San Diego Music Awards. I was shocked to hear my name called as the winner of Best Acoustic and I have YOU to thank!!!
San Diego Fire Update
October 28, 2007
Thank you for your concern in regards to the San Diego fires. Go here to watch my video update.
Molly J opening for Jonatha Brooke
May 09, 2007
Saturday, June 9 @ 8pm
Molly will be opening for JONATHA BROOKE @ The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano.
Doors open @ 6pm :: 2 drink minimum
For dinner reservations call (949)496-8930
ALL AGES SHOW
Buy discounted tickets HERE
Molly J in SD READER
May 01, 2007
Click HERE to see an interview with Molly in the San Diego Reader.
Molly J in TEEN VOGUE
May 01, 2007
hello friends :) a big THANK YOU to TEEN VOGUE for putting me in their april issue as 1 of 3 BEST NEW ARTISTS to look out for on MYSPACE. Click HERE to see what i'm yapping about.
relevant magazine review
April 02, 2006
i am honored to have had my cd reviewed in this months' issue of RELEVANT magazine. click here to read the article and you can get the mag at borders.
NPR Feature
February 18, 2006
I was the second featured artist on NPR's new open mic podcast. Check it out here.
Interview with Samantha Murphy
August 07, 2006
i was lucky enough to have my first live interview with the fantastic samantha murphy. please click here to download and listen.
Upcoming Shows
Past Shows
It all began when San Diego singer/songwriter/producer Greg Laswell offered to co-write and produce Jenson's first record. This proposal came at a perfect time for Molly, who was struggling with songwriting on her own. Greg and Molly worked remarkably well together, and in April of 2005, she released her debut album, "Maybe Tomorrow". The record received high critical acclaim, and was nominated for "Best Pop Album" at the 2006 San Diego Music Awards. You could easily equate "Maybe Tomorrow" to the work of Jonatha Brooke, Sheryl Crow and Aimee Mann, however, Molly is much more than an ectype. It's evident that her songs are purely based on her own life. Her ingenuous lyrics entail stories of love and loss, hardships and better days. Beyond that, Molly's incredible vocal ability sets her apart from other female artists, and she does it with such ease.
Molly started by playing at local venues, and very quickly developed an audience. She has performed throughout California, and plans to tour more of the United States. In March of 2008, Japan embraced Molly for the first time. The experience added an overseas fanbase, and gave Molly the desire to continue to play her music around the world. Jenson has shared the stage with many other artists, such as Jon Foreman (of Switchfoot), Tristan Prettyman, Greg Laswell, and Anya Marina. In 2007, Molly opened for Jonatha Brooke, one of her strongest influences. She loves to interact with the audience, and she makes it a point to have every performance be throughly entertaining and intimate, no matter how big or small the crowd. Her candidness and humor brings her close to her audience in a very unique way, and we can safely say that no matter how far this star rises, she will always keep her feet on the ground.
Jenson has been in the music scene for only a few years, but she already has much to brag about. She took home an award for "Best Acoustic Act" at the 2007 San Diego Music Awards, which was voted by the public. Relevant Magazine compared her to Mazzy Star and Leona Naess, and in April of 2007, Teen Vogue Magazine named her "One of the three best new artists on MySpace". Molly still has several dreams she's yet to conquer, one of which is being a guest musician on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Ellen, if you're reading, you might want to hurry, because Molly's dance card is filling up fast.
Molly pours passion, dedication, and creativity into all that she does. She remains closely connected with her supporters, and is continuously sharing the stage with great musicians. She is currently busy working on her EP, as well as her Sophomore album. Fans of "Maybe Tomorrow" can rest assured that her upcoming work will be just as sublime. Keep your ears and eyes open for more of her in the future.
Vanguard Review
February 28, 2008
Jenson's groovy rock glides over students' ears
by Sarah Komisky
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Jenson and bandmates on drums, keys, bass, and electric guitar stopped by the night of Nov. 13 to play songs from her 2005 release, "Maybe Tomorrow."
Singing "When the Stars Go Blue," Jenson gave an extra treat for the early birds at sound check. The café's cozy atmosphere filled with sofas, coffee, and students who flocked into the cafe in pajamas created a mellow forum for music lovers.
After doing a bit of tuning, Jenson went straight into "And You Were." The song's untainted vocals and light guitar picking gives the same joy as walking on a sunny day by the beach or spending time with someone you love. It's organic folk that makes a person happy.
"Alongside You" drastically contrasted the previous song that had a country edge heard in the slight twang in Jenson's voice.
"Beginning Here," had a slower beat that held the combination of Jewel, Aimee Man, and Fiona Apple.
Jenson's next song was what she talked about as "not running away from problems." Her voice was airy yet strong with pretty melodies, allowing the listener to relax and absorb the music.
"Maybe Tomorrow" the title track off the album, was the most serious and poetic piece. Laced with heavy piano keys and a whimsical tone in her voice, the song dares to dream.
"Thinking of You," is a song that can be heard over and over again. The song that Jenson said was written about her waiter on vacation, Jake Ryan from "Sixteen Candles," and her ex-boyfriend was a favorite.
Her lyrics captured the words and emotions that could be stolen from our own minds. Jenson's live performance of the song was sincere and highlighted by her exquisite falsettos.
"Wait For You Here" was another touching performance. Jenson shared the story behind the song which told the story of a breakup with a boyfriend. The song showed vulnerability and was acoustically brilliant.
"Talk Me Out of This" was a sneak peak to Jenson's new album that audience members were able to enjoy. With its county, steady beat Jenson was able to engage the crowd in clapping to the beat and was a great ending performance.
Seeing Jenson live is a privilege. Her songs are appreciated for their simplicity and her voice for its beauty.
The San Diego songstress is someone you can relate to and her silly personality can easily be seen when she laughs and jokes onstage. She is gifted to create genuine music that expresses daily life.
Jenson's upcoming shows include playing at the Room 5 in Los Angeles on Nov. 26, the Marine Room in Laguna Beach on Nov. 27 and Spaceland in L.A. on Nov. 29.
GIRLISTIC review
December 02, 2007
In a word: complex. Jenson and her cohort Greg Laswell mix an array of musical styles into a melting pot of listening pleasure with Maybe Tomorrow. Jenson's melancholy voice, reminiscent of Liz Phair, and her acoustic guitar along with Laswell's piano move listeners fluidly through airy folk (And You Were), moody rock (The Edgy 8 Ball Song), Alicia Keys-style blues (Thank You My Friend) and edgy pop (Alongside You). The twelve songs and their range of style and instrumentation never feel disjointed or experimental. Rather, they work together to keep complicated emotions flowing "from joyful understanding to that tearful knot balled up in the back of your throat" creating a seamless and intricate quilt-work. Maybe Tomorrow masterfully covers every possibility and leaves listeners with a full belly and satisfied smile. Molly Jenson is someone you want to pay close attention to. If she keeps creating albums like this, she's sure to find a sizeable following in the near future. Sticking mainly to
Voice Of San Diego Interview
August 15, 2006
Please go HERE to read my interview with Marnette Federis
interview w/ samantha murphey
August 07, 2006
i was lucky enough to have my first live interview with the fantastic samantha murphy. please click here to download and listen.
npr review and podcast
August 07, 2006
I was the second featured artist on NPR's new open mic podcast. Check it out here.
interview with cathryn beeks
August 07, 2006
i had a great time hanging out with cathryn beeks and chatting it up in this interview. check it out here.
UK mag CD review
May 10, 2006
my cd was reviewed in a magazine from the UK called Maverick. check out their website www.maverick-country.com and check out the review here.
relevant magazine
April 02, 2006
i am honored to have had my cd reviewed in this months' issue of RELEVANT magazine. click here to read the article and you can get the mag at borders.
944 Magazine Review
August 09, 2006
Molly Jenson
When it comes to the music scene, it's not extremely difficult to decipher who's in it for the chance to wave at Times Square from the TRL studio, and who's in it because it just plain feels right. Proud to be the latter, Molly Jenson's natural sound and visage are a far stretch from her first, seventh grade band, G.A.L.S., A.K.A. "Get A Life Sista." In fact, her recently released debut album, Maybe Tomorrow, is void of slang and subtle insults, and instead conveys emotion through 12 tracks that vary in tempo and feeling to create an ideal balance of energetic and melancholy ballads about hope and love. A truly beautiful album, Maybe Tomorrow was co-written and produced by Greg Laswell.
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