Broadway alum, writer, and podcaster Jessica Fontana releases a debut solo album Every Day Special via Brainstorm Records January 26. The 10-track album is now available to purchase and stream on all digital music platforms.
The release bridges the worlds of theatre and pop and also includes an original song penned by Fontana with husband Santino Fontana and Frank Galgano and Matt Castle. The track, "Every Day Special," inspired the album's title.
“I wanted to find songs that reflect where I am today and what I care about,” said Jessica Fontana in a statement. “All of our lives were upended by the pandemic, but I also became a mom—twice—in three years. The most consistent part of my life lately has been change. I don’t think I’m alone in feeling that way—and it’s one of the many reasons I’m excited to share the album."
“We met Jessica in 2015 through Jack Cummings III, who asked us to create new arrangements and orchestrations for Transport Group’s Off-Broadway revival of Once Upon a Mattress," add Galgano and Castle of Brainstorm Records. "Jess played Lady Larken—and we were instantly smitten with her wit, intellect, and her vocal strength and agility. Two years (and many life and world events) later, here we are; and we feel that the wait was well worthwhile. We couldn’t be prouder of the quirky, sexy, and heartfelt collection of songs that make Every Day Special special.”
Take a look at the complete track list:
1. "Love, Don't Turn Away"
2. "Every Time I Hear That Song"
3. "When I Lost You" (featuring cellist Ro Rowan)
4. "Is That All There Is?"
5. "Heavy" (featuring Michael Lowney)
6. "I Don't Want to Live on the Moon"
7. "Simple Little Things"
8. "Every Day Special"
9. "All the Things You Are"
10. "Make Someone Happy" (featuring Santino Fontana)
To purchase or stream the album, visit Jessica-Fontana.com.