Tess Becket is an emerging voice in the indie rock scene, known for her emotionally raw music and multifaceted talents as a producer, songwriter, and audio engineer. Her journey into music began with a deep love for poetry, which evolved into songwriting when she was just thirteen. This passion deepened after a life-changing experience with the onset of a chronic illness. During this time, Tess found solace and a new identity in music, which sparked her love for performance and set her on the path to a creative career. Now, Tess is a seasoned creative professional—working on the road as a videographer for touring live events while cultivating her own music career at home.​​
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Her sound, shaped by a diverse range of influences including King Princess, Hayley Williams, and Julien Baker, blends alternative rock with poetic lyricism. Tess’s debut single, "Toxic," is a dark and introspective exploration of returning to a problematic relationship. The song’s raw production and intimate lyrics struck a chord with listeners, amassing over 50,000 streams. Following the success of "Toxic," Tess released her sophomore single, "Drink," a powerful track about navigating the end of a difficult relationship while staying sober. The song, which begins with a meditative tone and gradually builds into a more intense expression of anger, showcases her ability to convey complex emotions through music.
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Becket recently released her third single, "Los Angeles." Inspired by the likes of Slow Pulp and Momma, “Los Angeles” is a breezy, introspective indie rock track about letting go and moving on. The song blends melodic vocals with guitar-driven textures and opens with a striking couplet: “What if I told you that I saw the Pacific Ocean / When you and I were just a fog of this summer’s dying breath.” An evolution from Becket’s earlier work, the track captures the bittersweet freedom of traveling alone after a long-term relationship ends. Layered with emotive live drums and airy, atmospheric synths, “Los Angeles” feels like a deep exhale—leaving behind the weight of heartbreak and heading west toward something softer.
Immediately following this release, Tess completed her first tour. During FIRST THINGS FIRST: The East Coast Tour, she performed at eleven shows across five states throughout June. Becket's music is available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Follow her on social media @tessbecket or visit her website at tessbecket.com for the latest updates.
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"Tess has built her musical identity between poetic lyrics and arrangements that feel honest. Her skill as a producer, composer, and sound engineer is evident in every detail. In previous songs, she has demonstrated her ability to speak about complex relationships from a place of vulnerability, something also evident [in "Los Angeles"], with a narrative that advances without pretense."
- Rafael Méndez with Oleada Indie (translated)
“‘Toxic’ immediately establishes Tess as an artist with a flair for immersive songwriting and storytelling, diving into the deep end with a track steeped in gravity and rawness.”
- Kieran Rogers with Clout
"I think artists like [Becket] deserve their moment in the spotlight—a true example of determination and consistency in doing what you love. And you can actually feel that when you listen to her music."
- Ignas with Indie Wave Fm