Tenci
Jess Shoman, better known by her stage name Tenci, is an American musician from Chicago, Illinois.
History[]
Shoman began making music at the age of 14.[1] Shoman released her first full-length album on June 5, 2020 titled My Heart Is An Open Field.[2] The album was first released through Hobbies, a small label based in Chicago, before being more widely released through Keeled Scales.[3] In addition to Shoman, the album also features Spencer Radcliffe and other musicians from Radcliffe's band.[4] The album title was inspired by Arthur Russell's album Love Is Overtaking Me.[5] The album received a 7.3 rating from Pitchfork.[6] In 2020, Tenci was named one of the best new artists of the year by NPR Music.[7]
Discography[]
Studio albums[]
- My Heart Is An Open Field (2020, Keeled Scales)
References[]
- ^ Julious, Britt. "Jess Shoman, who performs as Tenci, began making music at 14 — and finally found the confidence to perform live last December". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ Graves, Wren (28 April 2020). "Tenci Announces Debut Album My Heart Is an Open Field, Shares "Joy" and "Joy 2": Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ Kemp, Susanna. "A conversation with Tenci". WNUR. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ "Tenci "Serpent" Video". The Deli. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ "Tenci Will Never Get Sick of Love Is Overtaking Me". Talkhouse. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ Cush, Andy. "Tenci My Heart Is an Open Field". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ Boilen, Bob; Hilton, Robin. "The Best New Artists Of 2020 (So Far)". NPR.org. NPR Music. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
Categories:
- Musicians from Chicago
- American women pop singers
- American pop guitarists
- American women singer-songwriters
- Singer-songwriters from Illinois
- American musician stubs