Charlotte Morris has today released her new song titled ‘As Is’ from her upcoming album ‘Both Sides’. A songwriter’s take on that sly mix of country charm and songwriting from yesteryear, ‘As Is’ gives a sweet and solemn take on that style from AM radio with a story behind the music and meaning behind the words.
While some may feel this is a bit retro or mainstream, remember that the best music takes the sounds of the past and pushed them forward with originality that makes it something more. Not merely imitating what was and came before, ‘As Is’ is exactly what the title says. In every way. And what is to come.
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About ‘As Is’
The song is co-written by Jake Arthur, mixed by Bryce Roberts, and features a stellar ensemble of musicians who create a stripped-down roots soundscape that perfectly highlights Charlotte’s soaring vocals. Already gaining praise for her authentic storytelling and dynamic performances, Morris and her upcoming album Both Sides are making waves in the folk and Americana world, with previous recognition from outlets like No Depression and Music Mecca.
Charlotte Morris, a Philadelphia native, is a rising folk artist known for her earnest, purpose-driven style and dynamic performances. Inspired by artists like Brandi Carlile and The Chicks, she has released impactful music, including her debut EP To New York, With Love (2018), her album Songs For My Next Ex (2020), and her internationally praised 2023 album, Wild Child. Following a 30-city international tour in 2024, she is now back in Philadelphia, preparing to release her next album, Both Sides, the title of which is inspired by Joni Mitchell’s seminal work “Both Sides Now.”
About Charlotte Morris
Growing up outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Charlotte Morris discovered her passion for music at a young age. After starting violin lessons at the age of 4, Charlotte taught herself how to play the guitar, piano (and melodica), ukulele, banjo, acoustic bass guitar, and mandolin, and began taking her songwriting seriously by the age of 12. Describing her unique style as genuine, raw, and emotional music with a purpose, Charlotte takes inspiration from female-driven artists like Delta Rae, Brandi Carlile, Sara Bareilles, Liz Longley, Maren Morris, and The Chicks.
In January 2018, Charlotte joined Lonesome Traveler – a concert tour that performed the history of folk music, starting with Woody Guthrie and ending with songs by the likes of Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell. Charlotte released her debut EP To New York, with Love in June 2018 and has since released a number of singles and another five-song EP (produced by Nashville-based Mitch Dane) entitled Sputnik. In 2019, Charlotte embarked on her first fully-acoustic tour, performing in over fifteen different cities across the US. She released her first full-length album, Songs For My Next Ex, in December 2020.
After moving to Nashville in 2021, Charlotte released “Good Kind of Hurt”, a deeply personal song about addiction and PTSD, in June 2022, with the hope of spurring more conversation around the difficulties and misunderstandings of mental illness. She followed up that success with her nostalgia-filled, folk-driven, single “Tennessee”, and then, “Your Number One”, a driving song of empowerment. All of these singles led up to the release of Wild Child, Charlotte’s 2nd studio album, which took the industry by storm in September 2023. The album, personal, vulnerable, and authentic, has impacted listeners worldwide; from live television and radio performances to extensive radio play in the Netherlands, Canada, and more, the album serves as an example of just how powerful music can be.
In the Spring of 2024, Charlotte hit the road for a 30-city international tour, wowing audiences with her captivating stage presence and conversational show dynamic. While on the road, Charlotte came to the realization that it was time to return to her roots and head back to Philadelphia. Back on the East Coast, with another album on the way and her eyes already on the next tour, it’s clear things are just getting started for this rising artist.
When the singer-songwriter is not writing or releasing music, she travels across the country in her converted van with her pup and is an avid crossword puzzler.
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