Bess Atwell
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| Birth name | Bess Harriet Hildick-Smith |
| Born | 24 September 1994 |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
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| Website | www |
Bess Harriet Hildick-Smith (born 24 September 1994),[1][2] known professionally as Bess Atwell, is an English indie folk musician.
Early life
[edit]Atwell was born in South London and grew up in Cambridgeshire and Sussex.[3] She attended Brighton College, where she was a member of Seldon House. She began her studies at Falmouth University, but withdrew and moved to London for her career.[4]
Career
[edit]Atwell released her debut full-length album, Hold Your Mind, when she was just 19 years old.[5][6] Atwell released her first EP three years later, titled Big Blue.[7] Atwell released her second full-length album in 2021 titled Already, Always.[8] In 2024, Atwell released her third full-length album, titled Light Sleeper.[9] The album was produced by Aaron Dessner,[10] who had reached out to Atwell inquiring about producing her next record.[9][11] The album received positive reviews.[12][13][14]
Artistry
[edit]Having begun to learn guitar via Taylor Swift songs, Atwell attended a Johnny Flynn concert with a friend, which she considers the moment "I really became influenced by music, in a way that shaped me as my own artist".[3] Through Flynn, she discovered London's early 2010s nu-folk scene. As a teenager, she listened to the likes of Fleet Foxes, Bon Iver, Dry the River and Joni Mitchell, as well as Beach House, The National and Sharon Van Etten.[3]
In a 2019 interview, Atwell cited an admiration for women singers such as Julia Jacklin, Stella Donnelly, Phoebe Bridgers and Soccer Mommy.[15] Other artists Atwell has named include The Beach Boys, Gillian Welch, Lana Del Rey and Maggie Rogers.[15][3]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
- Hold Your Mind (2016, Bullnose Hoop Records)
- Already, Always (2021, Real Kind Records)
- Light Sleeper (2024, Real Kind Records)
EPs
- Big Blue (2019, Mother's Milk Records)
References
[edit]- ^ "Bess Atwell". Apple Music. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ "Bess Atwell". Creative Commission. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Bess Atwell Talks New Single "Co-op" And Self-Directing the Video". Wonderland. 2 March 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
- ^ "Bess Atwell (Se. 2006-13) Performs on European Tour 2020". 25 February 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ Long, Jen. "On the Rise: Bess Atwell". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ "Bess Atwell Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ Harris, Karla (12 June 2019). "EP Review: Bess Atwell - 'Big Blue'". When The Horn Blows. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ Mosk, Mitch (October 2021). ""Unapologetic, Evocative, & English": Inside Bess Atwell's Stirring Sophomore LP 'Already, Always'". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ a b Douris, Raina; Perez, Miguel. "Bess Atwell on her latest album, 'Light Sleeper'". NPR Music. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ Kelly, Tyler. "Bess Atwell announces Aaron Dessner-produced album, Light Sleeper". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ Lu, Leah (26 April 2024). "Bess Atwell Is Learning To Be at Peace With Herself". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ Way, Emma. "Bess Atwell "Light Sleeper"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ Harborn, Lucy (22 May 2024). "Bess Atwell – 'Light Sleeper' album review: a beautiful but safe effort". Far Out. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ LaPierre, Megan. "Bess Atwell Cracks Open a Secret Door on 'Light Sleeper'". Exclaim!. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ a b La Torre, Michael (7 April 2019). "Artist Spotlight - Bess Atwell". Alt Revue. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
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