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MJ Kroll is a music artist and songwriter currently based in Minneapolis and working on her third solo album. Her original songs are candid stories about life and love told through heartfelt lyrics and fresh melodies. Each song takes you on an emotional journey with a landscape of rock, pop, blues, country, and alternative sounds.

MJ Kroll's first full length CD titled "Resonate" is a collection of radio-friendly songs which she recorded and co-produced at Winterland Studios with Producer Todd Fitzgerald. The cd has contributions from nationally-known drummer Noah Levy, award-winning guitarist Dean MaGraw and Foo Fighter's touring violinist Jessy Green. The title track, "Resonate" was co-written with long-time Nashville writer Marc-Alan Barnette. The fourth song on the cd, "Time Will Flow", was previously recorded as part of the "Good Wood" compilation cd to benefit Minnesota food shelves. The song "Believe" has been formatted for the Rockband game and will be available for Xbox download in April 2010. Resonate has been well received on college radio with the help of Tinderbox Music and is currently being promoted on European radio.

"Wondering", a 6 song ep by MJ Kroll, will be released on April 30, 2010. "Show on HBO", the second song on the ep, was written and produced with arranger Benji Conklin and Monroe's former frontman Tony Ortiz and is a song about an older musician trying to revive a former career. The ep comes at a time when the country and music industry are undergoing significant change and the songs on the cd echo these winds of change.

In addition to playing her own music, MJ has covered a variety of other artists including Dido, Sheryl Crow, Alanis Morrisette, U2, Melissa Etheridge, Pretenders, and many more. Whether solo or with her full band, 'MJ Kroll & the Believers', MJ captivates her audience with upbeat music, memorable lyrics, haunting vocals, and a dynamic stage presence. MJ's music can also be heard at www.myspace.com/mjkroll and via online radio at www.twincitiesradio.net

To contact and book MJ Kroll & the Believers please send an e-mail to maryjeankroll@gmail.com.