Tess Clare is an independent singer-songwriter crafting emotionally honest pop from the heart of Los Angeles. Her music captures the highs and heartbreaks of modern life—exploring themes of self-discovery, relationships, and the emotional dissonance of coming of age. Tess has released two EPs and a series of standout singles, with more on the way as she prepares for her biggest project to date, a debut album.

She began her training as a musician when she was quite young, writing and recording as early as 13-years-old, in her hometown, just north of Chicago. Having attended and graduated from the fine arts boarding school, Interlochen Arts Academy in Traverse City, Michigan, she then went on to Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, where she earned a degree in songwriting.

Her latest release, “Never Gonna Not Want More” continues to grow in traction, included in Spotify’s “Young & Free”, “Pumped Pop” and “Scorpio” editorial playlists. Last year, her breakout single, “Never Be a Boy,” reached #1 on the GRAMMYs 2024 Pride Month Playlist and was featured in Apple Music’s “New In Alternative” editorial. Prior to this, her debut EP “All I’m Used To” also landed placements on several Spotify editorial playlists, including Indie Pop, Fresh Finds, and New Music Friday (Denmark, Iceland, Finland).

Tess regularly performs live and was selected by Ones to Watch under Live Nation to perform at Music Midtown Festival in Atlanta, sharing a lineup with Billie Eilish and The 1975.