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“Throw out the expectations and just make music that feels good.”
That’s the mantra fuelling Vancouver-based Tess Anderson, and it bleeds through her latest body of work. Fronting a dynamic six-piece band, Tess is known for high-octane, emotionally charged performances that leave audiences buzzing. Her live shows aren’t just concerts—they’re cathartic, full-body experiences.

 

After a decade of burning through genres that didn’t quite fit, Tess claimed her space in the raw, no-rules world of alternative rock. Drawing heavy influence from acts like Paramore and Nothing But Thieves, her sound is a collision of grit and gloss, where distorted guitar riffs meet shimmering pop melodies. Her songwriting explores themes of liberation, self-reclamation, and breaking free from toxic cycles—delivering both vulnerability and defiance in every line.

 

In May 2024, she released her debut album Before I Come Unhinged, which racked up over 100,000 Spotify streams within its first four months. The project marked a major milestone, earning her international media attention including features in Billboard Music Canada and Exclaim! Magazine, plus national airplay on CBC Radio.

 

Known for playing upwards of 70 live shows a year, Tess recently wrapped her first headlining tour across Western Canada. She’s opened for acclaimed acts like Mother Mother and Aaron Pritchett, performed at major BC festivals, and even collaborated with Ryan Guldemond of Mother Mother on several tracks.

 

Whether she’s belting a hook that hits like a gut punch or pulling the crowd into a shared moment of emotional truth, Tess Anderson’s music is built to hit hard—and leave you feeling more alive than ever.

About

Origin: Victoria, BC

Based In: Vancouver, BC

Genre: Alternative-Rock

Label: Independent

Website: https://tessandersonmusic.com

Contact: management@tessandersonmusic.com

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Press & Reviews

"F***ing amazing. I felt all the good energy and vibes. You guys looked like you were having the best time ever."

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-Jasmin Parkin (Mother Mother)

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Career Highlights

-Opened for Mother Mother at a sold-out show at The Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver.​

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-Opened for Aaron Pritchett at Tradex Convention Centre in Abbotsford.

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-Debut full-length album "Before I Come Unhinged" released May 17, 2024, surpassing 100,000 streams on Spotify within 4 months.

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-International press coverage and radio play, including mentions in Billboard Music Canada, Exclaim!, and CBC Music.

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-Sold out album release show at Hipposonic Studios in Vancouver.

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-Single "Anodyne" won 2nd place in the Unsigned BC Song of the Summer contest 2024 out of over 230 applicants.

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-Received Creative BC Career Development grants in 2021 and 2023.

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-Received FACTOR Artist Development Grant in 2022.​

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-Finalist in the Music BC Canadian Songwriter Challenge 2020.​​

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-Performed at BC-based festivals such as Khatsahlano Street Party, Irish Fusion Festival, Surrey Fusion Festival, Semiahmoo Days, Brentwood Fest, Surrey Tree Lighting Festival, Car Free Day, and West Coast Women's Show.

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-The music video for "Don't Believe In" won awards at the International Music Video Awards, Prague Global Music Awards, Paris Cinema Awards and New Jersey Film Awards.

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-Performs an average of 75 live shows annually.

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-On the artist roster for booking agencies such as VanHattan Entertainment Group, Musos Entertainment, and Siegel Entertainment.

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© 2025 by TESS ANDERSON

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