Tangerine R&B Pop Artist: GESS

Published: May 23, 2023, 12:39 a.m.

Gess is an r&b/pop artist, songwriter, producer who creates contemplative alt r&b delivering what has been called \u201ca heartbreaking and sexy exploration of self.\u201d His sound can be compared to Banks, Sabrina Cladio, Alina Baraz, Khalid.\n\nGESS hit the scene in 2018 and in that time he has accumulated 4 million streams on Spotify and appeared on Billboard 9+ times, with work featured on 4 of their LGBTQ playlists. His latest EP \u201cTangerine\u201d premiered in Paper Magazine and was debuted live at LA\u2019s Pride Festival with Christina Aguilera. \n\nHes written alongside Sam Sparro (Black and Gold), Mykki Blanco and Shea Coulee (Rupauls Drag Race Winner) Most recently, their song \u201cYOUR NAME\u201d produced by Sam Sparro premiered on VH1. \n\nGESS has performed at major venues throughout California including the notorious Viper Room, Soho House, as well as renowned queer events in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Amsterdam. Most recently he played LA Pride, Venice Beach Pride and contributed supporting vocals at Chicago Pride\u2019s Main Stage.