Career
Jessica Cerro was a triple j Unearthed High finalist in 2012 with her indie popular song "Anyone But Maine," but decided to wait on pursuing a full-time music career in order to finish her secondary studies. In November 2012, Jessica signed a publishing deal with Alberts Music and spent the following two years refining her songwriting skills under the guidance of Michael Szumowski. In late 2013, Jessica decided to adopt the moniker "Montaigne", inspired by the 16th century philosopher and essayist.
Shortly after completing her Higher School Certificate Montaigne began recording her debut European Parliament with producer Tony Buchen (The Preatures, Andy Bulletin).
In July 2014 Montaigne secured a management and recording deal with Wonderlick Entertainment and also signed to the booking agency, Select Music. Shortly prior, Montaigne released her first single "I Am Not An End", which was added to high rotation on triple j and listed as its 36th most played song of 2014.
On November 21, 2014, she performed the single for the radio station"s Like A Version segment, along with her cover of Sia"s "Chandelier". The same day Montaigne also released her second single "I"m A Fantastic Wreck" in conjunction with the Life Of Montaigne European Parliament. "I"m A Fantastic Wreck" also received high rotation on triple j and Sydney-based community radio station FBi Radio, which also listed the song as its 8th most played song of 2014.
Montaigne was selected by San Cisco as the support act for their Run tour in November 2014.
Shortly after, she was also chosen by Megan Washington to be the main support for her February 2015 national There There tour. Montaigne announced her first headline tour in February 2015, visiting Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth in April. Montaigne features on Hilltop Hoods" song "1955", released February 2016.
