Gussie

“Others” is the rising Caribbean-born, New York City-based artist’s debut single. Aside from mixing by Joel Jerome, it’s entirely produced and written by Gussie. “This the most straightforward song on my debut EP, Fountain Valley, which is coming out at the end of the summer,” she says. Its chipper beat adds an element of playfulness to the cheery, romantic song. It’s the type of song that’d soundtrack the honeymoon stage of a hip, youthful rom-com that may or may not have some dark comedy elements hidden up its sleeve. “I grew up in the Caribbean, and Fountain Valley is the old name of this beach that I used to go to all the time,” she explains. “I found out [later] that it was actually the site of a really gruesome mass slaying. I think that’s what I want my music to sound like in general—a cute beach that’s maybe haunted.” A strong aesthetic, indeed. One take of the video later and here we are! - NYLON

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Gussie's single “Others” feeds our '80s nostalgia with a blend of murky synthesizers, insistent electronic percussion, and Gussie's relaxed, nearly narcotized singing. In the simple, one-take video concept, Caribbean-born, New York City-based Gussie dances in the street at night following a vehicle, ... - The Wild Honey Pie

Gussie is new to the music scene, but is making major waves with her first single, “Others.” Become familiar with the artist in her bouncing first single, above. - NYLON