Esser (musician)
Appearance
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Birth name | Ben Esser |
Born | 1983 or 1984 (age 40–41)[1] Chelmsford, Essex, England |
Genres | Electropop, indie pop |
Years active | 2006–present |
Labels | Transgressive, Green United Music |
Ben 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.[2] Ben attended Great Baddow High School and staying true to his roots, some students at the time of release were included, in uniform, in the video of his single Headlock [3]
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.[4] He released an EP, Enmity, in 2012, taking influence from Krautrock groups such as Cluster and Harmonia.[5]
Discography
- Braveface (2009)
- Enmity (2012)
Singles
- "I Love You" (2008)
- "Satisfied" (2008)
- "Work It Out" (2009)
- "Headlock" (2009)
- "Enmity" (2012)