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Meghan Mahowald Also known as MEGG Born Redondo Beach, California Genres Pop rock, pop Instruments Vocals, guitar, piano Years active 2006–present Associated acts MEGG, Runway MMC Website meggmusic.com Members Meghan Mahowald
Matias Mora
Hunter Porter
Rob Nagelhout
A.J NovakMeghan (MEGG) Mahowald is a singer, songwriter, and musician based in Los Angeles, California. She is best known as the pop rock act MEGG, and as a former member of the all-girl pop group Runway MMC. Mahowald is primarily a vocalist and songwriter,[1] but she is also trained in music theory and plays both the piano and guitar.
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Personal history
Born and raised in Redondo Beach, California, Mahowald has been singing and writing music since she was eight years old.[2] She attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA),[3] where she starred in musical performances as Les Miserables and Annie.[4]
Upon graduating from high school, Mahowald was accepted to the Popular Music Program at the USC Thornton School of Music. While attending USC, MEGG has performed at numerous school concerts and events.[5]
Musical career
From 2006 - 2008, Mahowald was a member of the popular all-girl pop act Runway MMC. The group, which also featured Chelsea Tavares and Melody Hernandez, released their EP "Forever Yours" on iTunes in October 2008, as well as a corresponding clothing line which was sold by Wet Seal.[6]
After leaving Runway MMC, Mahowald founded her new band MEGG, a pop-rock act based in Los Angeles, California. MEGG has recorded two EPs to date, the first of which is titled simply "The EP" and was released on October 31, 2010.[7] The EP's first single, "Break Up With Her", was released as a free download on the band's website, and the music video premiered on December 1, 2010.[8]
Mahowald is currently finishing production on MEGG's second EP.
References
- ^ MEGG interviewed by the USC Daily Trojan...
- ^ The teenage girls who make up pop-dance group, Runway MMC... | Coast Magazine
- ^ Meghan interviewed for NPR | the official website of 89.3, KPPC
- ^ Meghan Mahowald's Official Biography | Meghan Mahowald's Official Website
- ^ Meghan performing at USC | The Daily Trojan
- ^ The teenage girls who make up pop-dance group, Runway MMC... | Coast Magazine
- ^ MEGG's music page | MeggMusic.com
- ^ "Break Up With Her", the official music video | YouTube.com
External links
Categories:- Living people
- Musicians from Los Angeles, California
- American female singers
- American singer-songwriters
- University of Southern California alumni
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