Canadian singer-songwriter Ness Nost writes the kind of thoughtful and

introspective guitar-driven pop tunes the world could use a bit more of.

John Micek, Capital Star 

 

A seasoned performer hailing from Ottawa, Canada Ness Nöst (née Vanessa Nostbakken) thrives on stage, where her act truly comes to life. Her music bears the imprints of legends like Joni Mitchell's emotive lyricism, Bonnie Raitt's gritty charm, and CSNY’s memorable harmonies.

 

Vanessa Nostbakken, known by her artistic persona Ness Nöst, unveils a poignant ballad that transcends musical boundaries to deliver a fearless commentary on the struggles faced by women in the service industry. Wax Vynil UK

 

After working Montreal’s jazz scene, Ness moved to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains to lean into folk, and then on to Vancouver to develop her own sound. After performing over 200 shows across North America in the last few years, Nöst has been focusing on her recording career.

 

Ness’ recent success has come from the release of her debut 5 track EP Working Hours which she managed to self-fund after raising $7000 in a Kickstarter campaign. The EP is a concept piece, a semi-autobiographical account of Nostbakken’s 11 years as a woman in the service industry and has enjoyed press and radio play  both nationally (CITR, Western Radio, The Cove)  and internationally (Soho Radio London).

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Recent Highlights:

-Shooting music video for single “The Regular” (March 22)

-Booked  “Working Hours” EP tour dates in BC, AB, MB, and ON for spring/summer 2024 (Canada)

-Feature interview in RANGE Magazine (out March 26)

-Played Rivoli in Toronto (March 10)

-Headline show in Ottawa at Irene’s (Feb 10)

-Feature in Exclaim! as a “New Fave” (Feb 15 2024)

-Released debut EP “Working Hours” (Feb 27 2024)

-3 singles off of EP played on Soho Radio in London UK 

-“The Regular” and “MAID 4 U” played on 30 college radio stations across Canada

 

From the prominent sentimental acoustic guitar to the wistful harmonies, the production plucks your heart strings in a way that has you feeling empathetic as the last few seconds fade away. UnsignedBC.com

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Nöst is embarking on the "Working Hours" solo Canadian tour this spring/summer with stops in BC, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Ontario. Her second ep "MOVES" is already written, ready to record with Toronto producer David Plowman, slated to release in 2025. 

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