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
  1. 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.
  2. Graves, Wren. "Tenci Announces Debut Album My Heart Is an Open Field, Shares "Joy" and "Joy 2": Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  3. Kemp, Susanna. "A conversation with Tenci". WNUR. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  4. "Tenci "Serpent" Video". The Deli. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  5. "Tenci Will Never Get Sick of Love Is Overtaking Me". Talkhouse. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  6. Cush, Andy. "Tenci My Heart Is an Open Field". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  7. Boilen, Bob; Hilton, Robin. "The Best New Artists Of 2020 (So Far)". NPR Music. Retrieved 2 January 2021.


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