Jessica Moss
Violinist and composer Jessica Moss has been a vital force in contemporary experimental music since 2001. First making her mark as a central member of Thee Silver Mt. Zion (until the legendary chamber-punk outfit went on hiatus in 2016) and a founding member of Black Ox Orkestar; and since 2016 as a formidable solo artist. She's released four acclaimed albums under her own name on Montreal’s flagship independent label Constellation Records, with a fifth currently in production. In addition to her solo albums, Moss spent a good part of 2022-24 working on STILL, a special commision project with Australia’s Dancenorth, as well as completing an extensive transcription/arrangement project with Isak Goldschneider that resulted in orchestral scores from her repertoire, which she performed live with the Novarumori Ensemble.
* Stay tuned for the announcement of Jessica’s next album in September 2025 *
Also a sought-after collaborator, she’s worked with (amongst many others): Vic Chesnutt, Carla Bozulich, Patti Smith, Jem Cohen, Feist, Jim White, Guy Picciotto, Big•Brave, Melissa Auf Der Maur, Mary Margaret O’Hara. Support spots include Godspeed You ! Black Emperor, William Basinski, Thurston Moore, GAS; Festival stops include Le Guess Who?, Big Ears, ATP, Supersonic, Donau, Basilica Hudson 24-Hour Drone and Soundscapes, Suoni Per Il Popolo, POP Montreal, Bang On A Can Longplay NYC and more.
Moss has developed a unique and inventive approach to building sonic environments where instrumentation and vocalization are treated as interconnected strands, woven together into aural tapestries; from minimalist melodies to room-filling layers of sound. A concert experience as intimate performance ritual, imbued with compassionate intentions that’s proven profoundly resonant for artist and audiences alike.
As the world crumbles under the ugly manifestations of late-stage capitalism, the themes present in her music ( genocide, climate change, social justice) are ever-prescient; in the live environment, audiences are invited to make space for collective mourning , with an offering of hope for the future.
* Just announced; Jessica will open for SWANS Europe fall 2025 *
Violinist and composer Jessica Moss has been a vital force in contemporary experimental music since 2001. First making her mark as a central member of Thee Silver Mt. Zion (until the legendary chamber-punk outfit went on hiatus in 2016) and a founding member of Black Ox Orkestar; and since 2016 as a formidable solo artist. She's released four acclaimed albums under her own name on Montreal’s flagship independent label Constellation Records, with a fifth currently in production. In addition to her solo albums, Moss spent a good part of 2022-24 working on STILL, a special commision project with Australia’s Dancenorth, as well as completing an extensive transcription/arrangement project with Isak Goldschneider that resulted in orchestral scores from her repertoire, which she performed live with the Novarumori Ensemble.
* Stay tuned for the announcement of Jessica’s next album in September 2025 *
Also a sought-after collaborator, she’s worked with (amongst many others): Vic Chesnutt, Carla Bozulich, Patti Smith, Jem Cohen, Feist, Jim White, Guy Picciotto, Big•Brave, Melissa Auf Der Maur, Mary Margaret O’Hara. Support spots include Godspeed You ! Black Emperor, William Basinski, Thurston Moore, GAS; Festival stops include Le Guess Who?, Big Ears, ATP, Supersonic, Donau, Basilica Hudson 24-Hour Drone and Soundscapes, Suoni Per Il Popolo, POP Montreal, Bang On A Can Longplay NYC and more.
Moss has developed a unique and inventive approach to building sonic environments where instrumentation and vocalization are treated as interconnected strands, woven together into aural tapestries; from minimalist melodies to room-filling layers of sound. A concert experience as intimate performance ritual, imbued with compassionate intentions that’s proven profoundly resonant for artist and audiences alike.
As the world crumbles under the ugly manifestations of late-stage capitalism, the themes present in her music ( genocide, climate change, social justice) are ever-prescient; in the live environment, audiences are invited to make space for collective mourning , with an offering of hope for the future.
* Just announced; Jessica will open for SWANS Europe fall 2025 *
