Meghan Toohey
Meghan Toohey is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, singer, producer, and performer from Massachusetts who resides in Los Angeles. She is currently recording the debut album for her new musical project The Cold and Lovely.
Education
In Boston, Meghan Toohey attended Berklee College of Music. During her senior year at Berklee, Eddie Kramer chose her song "This Ride" out of 60 others submitted to record, mix, and master.[1]
The Cold and Lovely
Meghan Toohey's current band, The Cold and Lovely, released their first single titled "Not With Me" from their upcoming album, at the time, on their website on April 24, 2011. During this early period of the band, The Cold and Lovely members were, Meghan Toohey, Patty Schemel (Hole / Imperial Teen)and Nicole Fiorentino (The Smashing Pumpkins / Veruca Salt).[2] In 2012 their debut album was released after it was funded through [kickstarter]. The album produced one single and video for the song "Not With Me" released on April 24. The following year, on September 24, 2013, The Cold and Lovely released their sophomore record entitled "Ellis Bell EP". The band is currently working on their newest release "What Will I Become" which is due out in early 2015.
The Weepies
Meghan Toohey also plays guitar and other instruments both in studio and on tour with Nettwerk artists The Weepies, including their most recent release/tour for Be My Thrill which debuted at number 34 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.[3]
Touring
In 2009, Toohey finished a lengthy US and Australian tour with Lenka.
Meghan Toohey has also toured extensively as a multi-instrumentalist with artists including:
- Saw Doctors
- The Weepies
- Schuyler Fisk
- Lori McKenna
- The Damnwells
- DJ Samantha Ronson
Production and other work
In addition to her current work in The Cold and Lovely, Toohey is also focusing on producing indie artists. She has produced for artists including Rachael Cantu, Vivek Shraya and Garrison Starr. She also produced a track off of the grammy nominated album Cho Dependent by Margaret Cho. Meghan Toohey scored her second film and produced Canadian artist Vivek Shraya's sophomore release in 2010. She also licensed several of her songs for film (including the original score for "A Finished Life" on HERE TV) and TV (ABC's Private Practice) and completed original music for a news network based out of London. During the 2000s, Meghan performed all over the globe with her band The So and So's, and worked with producers including Victor Van Vugt and Eddie Kramer.
Discography
| Year | Title | Artist | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Romantic Blunder #4 | Meghan Toohey | |
| 2001 | Eight So Low | Meghan Toohey | |
| 2003 | The Silver Sessions EP | The So and So's | |
| 2003 | Give Me Drama | The So and So's | |
| 2006 | Say I Am You | The Weepies | |
| 2008 | Hideaway | The Weepies | |
| 2010 | Be My Thrill | The Weepies | |
| 2012 | The Cold and Lovely | The Cold and Lovely | |
| 2013 | Ellis Bell EP | The Cold and Lovely | |
| 2015 | What Will I Become | The Cold and Lovely |
Personal life
Meghan Toohey is married to her bandmate Nicole Fiorentino.[4]
References
- ↑ Ballard, Toni (8 October 2003). "Back to School with Eddie Kramer". Mix. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
- ↑ Kreps, Daniel (May 10, 2010). "Smashing Pumpkins Add New Bassist Nicole Fiorentino". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 26 April 2011.
- ↑ Vick, Megan (September 10, 2010). "The Weepies "Be My Thrill"". Billboard. Retrieved 26 April 2011.
- ↑ Alexander, Anne (February 4, 2015). "The Cold and Lovely’s Nicole Fiorentino and Meghan Toohey are a married couple who sound oh-so-good together". AfterEllen.com and TheBacklot.com. Retrieved 27 February 2015.