Metaphoria

Description

A bold entry into the world of contemporary pop music, resulting in a Jill Barber weve never heard before. Metaphora showcases her power and vulnerability as both an artist and a woman. Evolving over the course of many albums from folk to jazz, R & B and pop, Jills success is defined not by genre, but by her undeniable songwriting chops and distinctive voice.

Metaphora is a continuation of Barbers musical story that confidently tackles everything from issues of empowerment, sexual politics, the complications of love, and depression. Its introspective and personal. Its also a dance party. Mutual friendships and living on the same street led Jill to sit down with Ryan Guldemond, the enigmatic lead singer of Mother Mother, for inspiration and creativity. Ryans commitment to Jill and unwavering enthusiasm garnered cowriting credits on four of the nine songs on Metaphora, including the instantly catchy lead single, Girls Gotta Do, a hook-filled and very timely call to arms that aims to challenge the patriarchal status quo, as we usher in a new era of equality says Barber.

Writing with Ryan was a big departure for me, and very exciting. Hes extremely creative and not afraid to push my creative boundaries recalls Barber. The sessions became part songwriting and part therapy because I was writing about things that felt pretty raw; politics, sexism, being a mother. Metaphoras opening track, The Woman with its pounding bass drum generates a sense of anticipation, an urgent heartbeat for what is next to come from the fearless multi-Juno nominated performer.