Sunday 24th October 2004

With beautifully crafted lyrics and an emotionally charged voice the stunning Georgiana introduced herself to the music world today.

Her songs are insightful, autobiographical while being self-effacing, and, in some instances, surprisingly simple. There is an introspective maturity in her work, leading her audience into quiet reflection.

Initially influenced by punk and the 1990’s grunge scene (combine David Bowie and the Smashing Pumpkins to give you Georgiana’s haunting "Breaking Point") she has mixed this angry background with a much more mellow, folk-rock approach - think Alanis Morrisette, P.J. Harvey and Carole King, then throw in some Velvet Underground and Pixies for good measure.

On one level songs like the enthusiastic "Don’t Wanna B Ordinary" and a more dark "I oo" tell of a young songwriter’s struggle to find recognition. Yet, they also speak of a wavering self-esteem and the fear of rejection. In "That Is Me" Georgiana explores the self-awareness that age can bring and of the faded dreams of childhood. Above all, her songs show a maturity that is accessible to anyone who has overcome heartache or still remembers their teenaged angst.

In her own words: how can anyone find her in amongst everyone else? Let’s hope it’s not too long before a record label recognises this talented individual.

When Avril Lavigne grows up, she’ll want to be like Georgiana.

A. Kirk-Burgess