Susannah Powell, known as Esse, is a versatile artist whose creative journey transcends borders. Born in Canada and now based in Melbourne, she draws inspiration from a diverse array of musical influences, from Bowie and Kate Bush to Bob Dylan. Esse's music seamlessly blends catchy melodies with profound lyricism, earning her recognition for her debut EP. Her latest releases showcase her collaborative prowess with talents like Nilstock and Danny Heifetz, producing tracks like "Easy Way Out" and "Over Again" that leave listeners toe-tapping. Esse's self-described "mythic" Art Rock captivates with its theatricality, soulfulness, and timelessness.

Danny Heifetz DRUMMER (born 1964 in New York City) is an American musician who is perhaps best known for being the drummer for American experimental rock group, Mr.Bungle & his ongoing work with Trey Spruance in Secret Chiefs 3. Heifetz is the grandson of the great violinist Jascha Heifetz and plays currently with a number of Bands, most notably Esse & The Brave New Sounds, Umlaut, Franklin’s Mint, Virgil Shaw, Neil Hamburger and the Hungry Man Band and Sydney Outfit Close to Forever. He has collaborated with Harry Vanda, Phillip Johnston, Badly Drawn Boy, John Paul Young & many others.  Danny is considered to be, by many, the greatest living ‘textural’ kit drummer.  

Nilstock   LEAD GUITAR (born 1979 in Sydney) is an Australian composer and performer based in Melbourne.  Widely recognised as a free-improv multi-instrumentalist, a fixture at festivals and concert series like the Now Now, MIUC, Winter Tragic and an integral member of the Infamous Blue Mountains Art Space Akemi. Nilstock is a co-founder of the Foundation for Contemporary Music & Culture, a charity org that has run for 13 years promoting and supporting the works of artists of divergent aesthetics.  He is known for producing “The Rituals of the Captured Moment” a 1000 short film project documenting experimental music or ‘x-music’.  His work has been exhibited at prestigious venues like the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum.  

Nilstock’s artistic journey is a tapestry of innovation, exploration and boundary-pushing work.  His pre-2020 releases (UnAustralians, Housing Project, Bluebeard, SSS) have become sought-after collector’s items, showcasing his enduring impact on the avant-garde music scene.  Currently Nilstock works with Esse & The Brave New Sounds, Bogweed Tape Club & Son of The Seventh Sister. 

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