Welcome to the episode 32 of "Women In The Music Industry", a podcast that shines a spotlight on the remarkable women who are breaking barriers and making their mark in an industry that has long been dominated by men.
My guest today is none other than critically acclaimed Cinematic Dark Pop Singer/Songwriter/Recording Artist Tess Posner!
Tess is one of the nicest people in the music industry, and is also known for taking the listener on a journey into the realms of the subconscious to shine a light on the hidden parts of ourselves left behind.
Her revelatory lyrics and enchanting sonic landscapes invite the listener on a journey inside to self-discovery and healing. She weaves together mesmerizing piano, ethereal synths and dynamic orchestral elements together with her lush vocal harmonies that lay over a bed of deep-sounding drums and bass.
Her 2023 release "Alchemy" has climbed to over 500,000 streams on Spotify and surpassed 1 million views on TikTok, and Volcano was a finalist in both the USA Songwriting and Songwriters Universe competitions. Her song Feral Child was a semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition.
Tess says that Alchemy "represents that process of transmuting painful parts of our past and feelings into a kind of "gold" that fuels meaning and healing."
Tess Posner's past projects have clocked over 3.5 million streams on Spotify to date, with one single "Ocean" hitting over 1 million streams. Her past releases have garnered significant press including the Clash Magazine, Earmilk, Yahoo! News, Tongue Tied Magazine, Popmuzik, Pop Dust, The Digital Fix, The California Herald, Tonspion, Surviving the Golden Age, Queen City Sounds, and The Girls at the Rock Show.
She's been featured and charting high on multiple radio stations across the US and Canada. She has played San Francisco venues and festivals including Serenity Festival, the Lost Church, the Knockout and performs weekly for her global community on the live-streaming platform Twitch.
Tess has a background working in nonprofits that focus on gender and racial equity. In 2024, she also co-founded VENUS Music Showcases in 2024 to highlight women and gender expansive individuals in the music industry.
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