Beginning in childhood with the
piano and the flute and always
singing, Monica went on to write
songs and perform with her siblings under the name Nectar. The three toured
the college and bar circuit extensively...in a big, white van.

Monica then set out on her own, performing and recording her first solo
album. Co-writing with guitarist Brett Ratner (who has written and produced
songs for prime time shows such as "Criminal Minds," "Saving Grace," "The Wedding Bells," and "My Name is Earl") and co-producing with Grammy
nominated producer/engineer Rick Barnes (Lucky Boys Confusion, Koko Taylor,
Lonnie Brooks, Liquid Soul), the album delivers melodic, accessible power pop, combined with elements of electronica. Add Monica's lilting, disarming, and heartfelt vocals and you have a sound that is unmistakably unique yet instantly familiar.

Not letting her Brazilian heritage (and tri-lingual writing skills) go to waste,
Monica records many of her best songs in Spanish as well as Portuguese.
Armed with exotic good looks as well as formidable talent, expect Monica to
take American and Latin American audiences by storm in the coming year.

She has recently been featured on several leading podcasts, including
Piratepods, Next Big Thing (NBT), Indie Music Sampler, Indie Launch
Pad, and XY Rocks.

Regarding Monica's album:

The 11-song CD features performances by noted musicians Larry Beers
(Sonia Dada and Crash Test Dummies), Jon Hill (of former MCA recording
artists Homeless J), former Island Records recording artist Nicholas
Tremulis, and well known Chicago music figure Henry Jansen. A few tracks
also feature Monica's brother, Bruce Driscoll, member of EMI recording
artists Blondefire.

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lukas - 02/24/2010

Come on, you losers need to listen to something else, not this screeching crap!!!

lukas - 02/24/2010

why not some songs like through te fire and flames?! this place needs actual music, not screaming crap!

kevin flores - 08/15/2009

that's really good

kmartine@climax.k12.mn.us - 06/21/2009

hi

Jean - 06/18/2009

I love the song fearless.

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  Song Credits

HAVEN'T BEEN AROUND – written by Monica Driscoll, Brett Ratner, and
Rick Barnes
© 2006 Socialite Fiasco Music (ASCAP) and Ratocaster Music (ASCAP)
Produced by Rick Barnes

I KNOW I KNOW - written by Monica Driscoll and Brett Ratner
© 2006 Socialite Fiasco Music (ASCAP) and Ratocaster Music (ASCAP)
Produced by Rick Barnes

CARRIED AWAY - written by Monica Driscoll and Rick Barnes
© 2006 Socialite Fiasco Music (ASCAP) and Ratocaster Music (ASCAP)
Produced by Rick Barnes

ICY - written by Monica Driscoll and Brett Ratner
© 2006 Socialite Fiasco Music (ASCAP) and Ratocaster Music (ASCAP)
Produced by Rick Barnes

FEELS SO GOOD - written by Monica Driscoll and Brett Ratner
© 2006 Socialite Fiasco Music (ASCAP) and Ratocaster Music (ASCAP)
Produced by Rick Barnes

WANTING - written by Monica Driscoll and Brett Ratner
© 2006 Socialite Fiasco Music (ASCAP) and Ratocaster Music (ASCAP)
Produced by Rick Barnes

ROCKSTAR -written by Monica Driscoll and Brett Ratner
© 2006 Socialite Fiasco Music (ASCAP) and Ratocaster Music (ASCAP)
Produced by Rick Barnes

REALITY - written by Monica Driscoll and Brett Ratner
© 2006 Socialite Fiasco Music (ASCAP) and Ratocaster Music (ASCAP)
Produced by Rick Barnes

AMAZING - written by Monica Driscoll and Brett Ratner
© 2006 Socialite Fiasco Music (ASCAP) and Ratocaster Music (ASCAP)
Produced by Rick Barnes

FEARLESS –written by Monica Driscoll, Brett Ratner, and
Rick Barnes
© 2006 Socialite Fiasco Music (ASCAP) and Ratocaster Music (ASCAP)
Produced by Rick Barnes

I’LL BE FINE –written by Monica Driscoll, Brett Ratner, and
Rick Barnes
© 2006 Socialite Fiasco Music (ASCAP) and Ratocaster Music (ASCAP)
Produced by Rick Barnes