Esser (musician)

Benjamin Joel Esser, known mononymously as Esser, is an English singer, songwriter and producer. He is from Chelmsford, Essex and was formerly a drummer for the band Ladyfuzz.

Esser
Esser performing at Lollapalooza 2009
Background information
Birth nameBenjamin Joel Esser
Born1983 or 1984 (age 39–40)[1]
Chelmsford, Essex, England
GenresElectropop, indie pop
Years active2006–present
LabelsTransgressive, Green United Music

His debut album, Braveface, was released in the UK in May 2009 via Transgressive Records; Esser promoted the record as a support act for the Kaiser Chiefs' UK arena tour and also on his own tour, joined by a live band that included his brother.[2] He released an EP, Enmity, in 2012, taking influence from Krautrock groups such as Cluster and Harmonia.[3]

Esser attended Great Baddow High School. Uniformed students from the school appeared in the video of his single Headlock.

Discography

  • Braveface (2009)
  • Enmity (2012)

Singles

  • "I Love You" (2008)
  • "Satisfied" (2008)
  • "Work It Out" (2009)
  • "Headlock" (2009)
  • "Enmity" (2012)

References

  1. "No 190: Ben Esser". The Guardian. September 25, 2007. Archived from the original on February 15, 2016. Retrieved December 14, 2016 via www.theguardian.com.
  2. "Interview: Esser | Interviews". musicomh.com. August 2, 2009. Archived from the original on May 16, 2019. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
  3. "Esser: Enmity. The Singer Emerges from the Shadows in a Dada-Inspired Video". www.nowness.com. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
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