Jackie Marshall - Fight n' Flight

Fight n Flight, the debut album from Jackie Marshall, is a powerful exploration of resilience, hope, despair, and self-discovery, underpinned with phenomenal musicianship and performances from Marshall and her team of collaborators. This album captures the recognisable essence of life’s challenges and triumphs, with each track an extended metaphor for Jackie’s personal journey and life experience.

Blending elements of indie-folk, soul, and country, Fight n Flight features poignant, deft lyrics paired with beautiful infectious melodies that combine to create a deep resonance with the listener. Marshall’s soulful voice and expression effortlessly conveys raw emotion, whether she’s addressing themes of sanctification, vulnerability, or the complexities of personal and familial relationships. 

Recorded almost entirely live in an old Queenslander share house in Paddington, Brisbane, the performances swing from devastating minimalist authenticity to triumphant, sweeping grandeur through its predominantly acoustic instrumentation. Based around Marshall’s compelling vocals and nylon-string guitar, tracked eye-to-eye and toe-to-toe with accompaniment from frequent sidekick Chris Pickering on steel-string acoustic, the album was steadily produced and engineered by Ben Tolliday in sessions across all hours of the day and night. It features contributions from a swathe of incredible musicians, including Ant Aggs, Paul Hankison, Eugene Romaniuk, and string arrangements from Savannah Jo Lack and Ben Tolliday.

Critically acclaimed for its production and authenticity, Fight n Flight is a truly momentous debut for a versatile artist and storyteller. With tracks that range from stark, beautiful ballads, to uplifting righteousness and braggadocio, this album invites you to embrace both the fight and the flight—the struggle and the redemption.