Bess Atwell

“A promising folk poet of suppression and inner anxiety” - Nick Hasted, The Independent

Bess Hildick-Smith, known by her stage name as Bess Atwell, is a twenty year old singer, songwriter and guitarist hailing from Brighton, UK. Having gained a significant audience by posting her music online, she now gigs frequently in London and Brighton, creating a following for her live shows.

Currently working in the studio with a band, her first release under her new project title is expected in the summer of 2015.

“Timeless songs meet elements of Marika Hackman in Bess’ gorgeous folk breaths… she’ll almost induce tears with her own beautiful ballads, regaling honest lyrics on ‘2014’ – “I don’t want to change, it’s alright; rather lose myself than fight”” - Sounds Of Now Music