Morgan Saint debuted in 2017 with a low-key, left-of-center pop sound in the realm of Lorde, Broods, and Banks. A native of Long Island, New York -- specifically the North Fork peninsula -- Saint studied piano for eight years, taught herself how to play guitar, and privately wrote songs and poetry during high school and college. She started performing locally and met singer, songwriter, and producer Cass Dillon, whom she eventually sought to work with her with the intent to record five songs. By the time they were done, Saint had more than doubled her target. In August 2017, after she signed with major-label Epic, the elegant ballad "You," with upfront lyrics sung with understated finesse, was released as her debut single. Its parent EP, 17 Hero, followed two months later. In 2018, Saint issued her full-length debut, Alien, featuring the single "On Fire." ~ Andy Kellman