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Gabrielle Wortman
Background information
Birth nameGabrielle Alyse Wortman
Born (1989-03-25) 25 March 1989 (age 35)
New York City, New York, United States
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
Genres
Occupation(s)singer, songwriter, film composer, pianist, guitarist, producer
Instrument(s)piano, guitar, vocals
Years active2011–Present
Websitewww.smokeseason.com

Gabrielle Wortman (born March 25, 1989) is an American alternative rock musician, former lead singer of theTEMP3ST band. Since 2013 she is a member of the Smoke Season band. .

Career

Early years

Wortman moved to Los Angeles in 2007 to attend the University of California for a degree in Music Media and Management.[citation needed] While at UCLA, Gabrielle performed in both the 2009 and 2011 UCLA Spring Sing events. Her performance in the Strathmore Players' rendition of Jerry Maguire the Musical in 2009 won them the Bruin's Choice Award as well as the award for Best Production.[1] In 2009, Gabrielle Wortman worked with producer Sejo Navajas to record her first studio album at 4th Street Recording Studio in Santa Monica, CA. The album went on to receive a 2009 nomination for the Los Angeles Music Awards' AAA Album of the Year category. Wortman spent the summer 2009 promoting the release of her first album by touring nationally, playing at noteworthy New York City and Los Angeles music venues.

Her debut album, entitled Home Is Where The Art Is, was independently released in May 2009 and captured the attention of fans and critics across the globe, earning her a 2009 Los Angeles Music Awards nomination for "AAA Album of the Year". The major breakthrough in Gabrielle's career came with her second release, The Voodoo EP, on April 13, 2011, which catapulted her into the #1 position on the Reverbnation "What' Hot" Chart for a seven consecutive days and garnered her international praise form critics and publications.[2][3][4] The release earned her a win at the 2011 Malibu Music Awards for "alternative rock song of the year" and 2011 Hollywood Music in Media Awards nominations for both the "Best Alternative Song" and "Best Music Video" categories, making her the only artist to be nominated twice in one year.[5] Gabrielle Wortman has been most noted by critics for her unique moody, dark, and soulful style.[2] She has been praised for uniquely combining a distinct southern soul and an urban vibe.[6] In 2011, Gabrielle and her touring band performed at Seattle Pridefest, the United States' largest free gay rights festival.

The Voodoo EP

In 2011, Gabrielle teamed up with Navajas to produce her second studio release, The Voodoo EP. The EP's first single, "Don't Let Me Lose Control", experienced international airplay on terrestrial and internet stations as well as national attention from press. In April 2011, Gabrielle Wortman worked with director Michael Bromberg and producer Nick Horowitz, for her the official "Don't Let Me Lose Control" music video. The video, which has subsequently been programmed for Fuse, VH1, and MTV, has been revered for its "striking" visuals and "stimulating experience".[2] The video has also been praised as depicting "urban decay amongst a pure backdrop of nature."[6] Wortman has been performing tirelessly with her band since 2010. The band's concerts include festivals such as 2011 Seattle Pridefest,[7] 2011 Women of Substance Radio Showcase,[8] and Los Angeles's infamous Hotel Cafe nightclub.

TEMP3ST

Main article: TEMP3ST

TEMP3ST is an American indie electronic rock band, consisting of Gabrielle Wortman, Christopher Roberts and George Madrid. The band formed in May 2012 after a three year collaboration between Christopher Roberts and Gabrielle Wortman’s during her solo career. Gabrielle Wortman was named 2012 Sundance Film Festival's "Next Big Thing" on Park City TV,[9] a title previously held by The Civil Wars among others. TEMP3ST independently released their debut EP, i am tempest., under the TEMP3ST band name on June 10, 2012.

Smoke Season

In 2013, Gabrielle Wortman and Jason Rosen, former keyboardist of Honor Society, formed the alt-folk project Smoke Season.[citation needed]

Discography

  • The Secret Life of Gabby (2006)
  • Home Is Where the Art Is (2009)
  • The Voodoo EP (2011)
  • i am tempest. (2012) (released as TEMP3ST)
  • Signals EP (2013) (released as Smoke Season)

Reviews

Gabrielle is most noted for her unique songwriting style and original singing voice, and has been described as falling "under the electro umbrella, but Wortman abandons the sugar tart vocals of Melody’s Echo Chamber or Chromatics for the swagger of Chaka Khan and the mournful R&B bravado of Adele".[10]


References

  1. ^ Meschke, Katie (2009-05-04). "Miniature musical mixes up Spring Sing". Daily Bruin. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  2. ^ a b c "One to Watch: Gabrielle Wortman Debuts 'Don't Let Me Lose Control' (VIDEO)". Celebuzz.com. 2011-04-15. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  3. ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20110427094725/http://thecelebritycafe.com/contests/thecelebritycafecoms-artist-month. Archived from the original on April 27, 2011. Retrieved June 22, 2011. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ Frederick, Brittney. "Gabrielle Wortman dishes on self-made music". Digital Airwaves, 2011.
  5. ^ "Music Awards Los Angeles | Music Awards Hollywood". Hmmawards.org. 2011-05-19. Archived from the original on 2012-04-23. Retrieved 2015-12-15. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ a b Maurer, Jennifer. "Exclusive interview: Gabrielle Wortman". Popstar.com, 2011.
  7. ^ "Seattle PrideFest 2015: SHARE YOUR LOVE: Schedule and Events". Seattlepridefest.org. 2015-06-28. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  8. ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20110615055431/http://www.wosradio.com/apps/calendar/showEvent?calID=3732150&eventID=135729097. Archived from the original on June 15, 2011. Retrieved June 22, 2011. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ Sundance Music 2012: Gabrielle Wortman interview on YouTube
  10. ^ Warren, Daniel (20 December 2012). "Temp3st Has Swagger of Chaka Khan @ King King [Hollywood]". Indie Rock Reviews. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
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