Local 913, Episode 1 - Morgan Erina

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Born and raised in the Bronx, indie-singer/songwriter, Morgan Erina, relocated to Pittsburgh in 2010 after releasing her debut solo album. The goal was to start a new music project with family friend and collaborator Justin Sane of Anti-Flag. Instead, Erina paved her own way musically with her duo Broken Fences, who released one full length album and an EP over the course of the group’s existence. Since the dissolution of Broken Fences, Morgan Erina has maintained a strong local following with her solo material. Erina’s haunting, sensitive lyrics and finger-picking acoustic guitar, bring to mind names like Elliott Smith, Kurt Cobain and Sinead O’Connor. Last fall, she released a new single titled “October” with the hope of finishing a new solo EP in the near future. Check out more information about Morgan Erina at her website: morganerina.com.

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Local 913, Episode 1 - Morgan Erina

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