Exclusive talent booking for Annelise Gonzalez.

Territories: North America

Chase Mueller

Hunter Pendleton

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The middle child of a music-loving family, Gonzalez says, “Singing and dancing at the dinner table was never unheard of.” The now 23-year-old Puerto Rican artist gravitated toward records by Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Earth, Wind & Fire early on, developing an interest in R&B, dance and electronic music. It was this “foundational, ever-revolving” musical influence that served as the basis for Gonzalez's work and inspired her to pick up the bass guitar at age 15 – an instrument she describes as her “first love." Now, Gonzalez is also inspired by the music and image of artists like Phoebe Bridgers, Haley Blais, and Amber Mark. “I’ve learned to love not only their music but also their aesthetic genius,” she says, “Music is so much more than the MP3 that plays – it’s a journey through visual and physical representation.”

Living in Nashville, Gonzalez’s love for learning and eager mindset have taken flight in Music City. “I’m an introvert living as a double agent in the ever-bustling music scene, constantly pulling inspiration from my desires to be alone, my experiences with grief, and the overwhelming urge to find beauty in all of it,” she says. In addition to recording her music, Gonzalez plays bass for other artists. On-stage, she has performed with SarahBeth Taite, Gabrielle Grace, Sid Dorey, Kelly McTigue, Sofia Perez, Eliza Harrison Smith, Willow Zhu, and Ellie Grace Harrold. She also supported The New Respects, Jordy Searcy, Jake Scott, and Josh Garrells as an opening act. Gonzalez's bass playing can be heard on Jo Corso’s records “Rocket Paint” and “Kiss the Ground,” as well as “Missin’ You” by Rarish. Gonzalez aims to make music that "brings people to life," examines the human condition with all its passions and sorrows, and encourages listeners to have fun. “I think of all the ways music has impacted my life, and it’s always for the better,” she says, “If my music can do that for even one person, I'm grateful.”

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