From Nashville Roots to International Stages

SJ’s musical journey took a defining turn in 2014 when she recorded her debut solo album, Nashville Sessions, in Tennessee. The standout track, “Nashville”, went on to become a semi-finalist in the UK Songwriting Contest, signaling her as a rising voice in the singer-songwriter landscape.

Her early years also included extensive touring across the UK, as well as ventures into Europe, China, and the USA, where she collaborated on various projects, further honing her performance and songwriting.

She lent her vocal talents to award-winning blues guitarist Laurence Jones on his acclaimed album What’s It Gonna Be, showcasing her versatility and strength as a sought-after session vocalist.

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SJ Mortimer is no ordinary singer-songwriter—she's an electrifying performer who channels raw power, soulful emotion, and vintage rock flair in every note she sings. Best known as the lead vocalist of the award-winning Americana rock band Morganway, SJ is drawing comparisons to legends like Stevie Nicks, Janis Joplin, and even Led Zeppelin—all while carving her own fierce, unapologetic path in the music world.

Described as “part angel, part banshee,” SJ brings intensity and authenticity to everything she touches. Her music career is a story of international journeys, stylistic evolution, and chart-topping ambition.

Morganway: A Modern Rock Force with Vintage Soul

Currently fronting Morganway, SJ Mortimer has taken her artistry to new heights. The band has become one of the UK’s most compelling Americana rock acts, with accolades pouring in from top music publications. Maverick Magazine called Morganway “one of the best and most exciting prospects to emerge in a long time,” while Louder Than War praised their sound as “a great country rock record.”

Their second album, Back To Zero, climbed into the Top 20 of the Official UK Americana Charts, and their 2024 singles Feels Like Letting Go and I Feel The Rain, both co-written by SJ, received major airplay on BBC Radio 2 and Planet Rock Radio.

The upcoming third album Kill The Silence is already making waves—reaching:

#4 on the Independent Album Breakers Chart

#9 on the UK Americana Chart

#15 on the Independent Albums Chart

#16 on the Record Store Chart

Solo Success and Streaming Milestones

While known today for her work with Morganway, SJ also dipped into the pop world with her solo release Hear Me Lover, which surpassed 60,000 streams and marked her stylistic range. This moment showed that SJ’s talent isn’t confined to a single genre—she brings the same passion to pop as she does to blues, rock, or Americana.

Electrifying Live Shows and Global Recognition

SJ and Morganway are not just a studio band—they are a live powerhouse. Their tours have taken them across the UK, Europe, and the US, performing on the main stages of festivals like Cropredy, The Long Road, Belladrum, and Towersey.

They’ve shared the stage with artists like:

Skunk Anansie

Belle & Sebastian

Sunny Sweeney

Elles Bailey

Scarlet Rebels

SJ’s stage presence is nothing short of captivating, often described as a “female-fronted Zeppelin” thanks to her dynamic energy and vocal firepower..

2025: The Breakthrough Year for SJ Mortimer and Morganway

With the success of Kill The Silence and their biggest headline tour yet planned across Germany and the UK, 2025 is shaping up to be a game-changing year for SJ Mortimer. Fans of real, emotional, high-octane rock should keep their eyes on Morganway and the magnetic force that is SJ.

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