Purity Ring's Megan James Announces Solo Project MMJ, Releases Debut Single "Nobody Knows"
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Abby Jones
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Summary
Megan James, one half of the electro-pop duo Purity Ring, has launched a new solo project called MMJ. She signed to Captured Tracks and will open for Purity Ring's upcoming tour with a solo set. The first single from the upcoming album, "Nobody Knows," showcases a more acoustic, singer-songwriter sound compared to Purity Ring's typical electro-pop style.
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James initially announced the new endeavor last month, revealing she'd signed to Captured Tracks and would be opening for Purity Ring's upcoming tour with a solo set.
Around these parts, "MMJ" often stands for My Morning Jacket. Around other parts, "MMJ" might stand for medical marijuana. Now, "MMJ" stands for a new thing: The solo project of Megan James, one half of the electro-pop duo Purity Ring.
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