About
Born and raised in the Canadian prairies of Alberta, Edmonton singer-songwriter Lily Monaghan never fails to leave a lasting impression with her warm, unique tone and hypnotizing presence.Her recognizable velvety voice starkly contrasts yet beautifully complements the delicate acoustic guitar, easily emotionally connecting with her audience through her signature biographical original songs and conversation - stopping melodies. Fusing together elements of folk, pop, and country; Monaghan released her debut EP ("Introspection") in February of 2023, subsequently earning her spotlight artist features on keystone media outlets such as CBC, CKUT (Toronto), Roots Music Canada, and the Edmonton Journal. With the release of her new single, Mona Lisa (2024), Monaghan is building up to adding a new EP to her discography in 2025.
Lily's mission is to create heartfelt, meaningful, and emotional music that her listeners will connect to. With a deep passion for songwriting, Monaghan creates an intimate and emotional musical experience that audiences are sure to remember. Some noteworthy performances include Celtic Connections (2025), Edmonton Folk Fest (2024), Winnipeg Folk Fest (2023, 2024), JUNOfest (2023), and the Government of Canada's Canadian Citizenship Ceremony (2023). With her skills consistently evolving, Lily is constantly raising the bar and will continue to share her art and expand within the music community. Seizing any opportunity to create music, Monaghan draws inspiration from many songwriters including Chris Stapleton, Hozier, and Stevie Nicks.