Soul-pop singer songwriter Jess Fairlie has long had the attention of those “in the know” in the Melbourne music scene, but her reputation is about to be enhanced as she steps into the spotlight as a solo artist to be reckoned with.

Since first coming to attention while still a teenager when engaged by Australia’s iconic Kate Ceberano and presently Vanessa Amorosi, as a touring vocalist, Fairlie has quietly developed her own sound, presence and perspective that draws on a wide variety of musical inspirations. She has distilled her musical influences into a heady and intoxicating mix of soul, pop, r&b and hip-hop, all the time grounded in a love of jazz instilled by her obsession with legends of Billie Holiday & Ella Fitzgerald. Remarkably Jess was singing standards by these artists in Melbourne jazz clubs at the age of just 13.

This is a deeply rooted musical lineage and Fairlie combines this spicy musical gumbo with a soulful, personal perspective on her art and creativity.

“When I write a song, I challenge myself to find succinct curiosity-inspiring lyrics and melodies”, she explains.

To date Fairlie has released only a handful of singles and gaining attention and many glowing reviews from around the world with rotation airplay from Double J, Spotify Playlists, JJJ Unearthed and ABC stations across Australia.

On the live front, as well as selling out her own shows in Melbourne, Fairlie has been supporting national and international bands such as the California Honeydrops and national acts like Kate Ceberano, 1927,  Sex on Toast, Fools & Dylan Smith. She has also become a resident artist singing the National Anthem at multiple home games at Melbourne's John Cain Arena for NBL Melbourne United team.

A growing and dedicated audience seems certain to be waiting with anticipation to join Jess Fairlie on the next journey of her musical lifetime.