NESS NITE

Ness Nite is a non-binary, multi-racial, Minneapolis-based, vocalist, songwriter, and producer. Their sound calls upon synthesizers, infectious hooks, rap cadences, and future-r&b feel-good sadness, while their lyrics attempt to hide lonerisms and explore dynamics in relationships and self. In the same world, but still distinct from artists such as Empress Of, Kehlani, Kid Cudi, and Willow. Born in Chicago and later spending years in cities including Milwaukee & NYC, you can hear the voice and thoughts of someone who’s had to reinvent themself time and time again, learning and unearthing inner parts along their journey.

In 2016, after opting out of their sophomore year of college, Ness released their debut EP Nite Time, co-produced by Mike Frey. With this project Ness’s sound began to take root in the Twin Cities, performing alongside artists such as Dizzy Fae, Sophia Eris, and Dua Saleh. Shortly after the release of the EP, Ness signed to LA-based P.O.W. recordings for the 2018 release of debut album, Dream Girl, co-produced by Mike Frey and executive produced, mixed, and mastered by platinum engineer Alex Tumay. Since its release, the album has collected over 1 million streams on Spotify alone.

Most recently, Ness has been putting a hard focus on the producer side of their identity. Since 2020, they have been working with up-and-coming artist JIJA on her debut EP, SIREN, set to release early 2022. Ness is excited to use what they’ve learned from this experience to move forward with their own next project - TBD.

Past Shows


Jan
21
st
2023
7th St Entry
Jan
21
st
2023
7th St Entry

NESS NITE

with Sophia Eris, Huhroon, Ruby and more!
Oct
1
st
2022
First Avenue
Oct
1
st
2022
First Avenue

Daði Freyr

The Fabulous, Wonderful & Nice Tour
with NESS NITE
Sep
2
nd
2022
Schell’s Stage at Schilling Amphitheater
Sep
2
nd
2022
Schell’s Stage at Schilling Amphitheater

First Avenue Goes to the Fair

featuring Colin BracewellMeghan Kreidler (of Kiss the Tiger)Ness NiteObi OriginalThe Alarmists • Hosted by Zeke
with Al Church and The Congregation
Jul
8
th
2022
7th St Entry
Jul
8
th
2022
7th St Entry

EHN JEY

'Needs & Non-Negotiables' Release Show
with NESS NITE, JIJA and Anju
Jun
27
th
2022
7th St Entry
Jun
27
th
2022
7th St Entry

Joe Rainey

'Niineta' Release Show
with FPA, NESS NITE, The Don and more!
Feb
17
th
2022
7th St Entry
Feb
17
th
2022
7th St Entry

BLOOD $MOKE BODY

with 26 BATS! and NESS NITE
Jan
19
th
2022
Turf Club
Jan
19
th
2022
Turf Club
Cancelled

Andrew Broder & People

Back on Our Bullshit January 2022 Residency
with DNM, NESS NITE and JIJA
Feb
1
st
2020
Mainroom
Feb
1
st
2020
Mainroom

Andrew Broder

with Hippo Campus, Marijuana Deathsquads, Dizzy Fae and more!
Mar
23
rd
2018
7th St Entry
Mar
23
rd
2018
7th St Entry

NESS NITE

with Dua Saleh, Izell Pyramid, Dj Rowsheen and more!
Jun
10
th
2017
7th St Entry
Jun
10
th
2017
7th St Entry

Mixed Blood Majority

with Andrew Broder and NESS NITE
Jan
11
th
2017
7th St Entry
Dec
30
th
2016
Mainroom
Dec
30
th
2016
Mainroom

DJ Keezy, DJ Shannon Blowtorch, DJ Sophia Eris and more!

with BdotCroc, Maria Isa, Lady Midnight and more!
Oct
31
st
2016
Mainroom + Entry
Oct
31
st
2016
Mainroom + Entry

First Avenue's Annual Halloween Party & Costume Contest

with CHRIS CLOUD, GREENERY, DJ Espada and more!
Aug
19
th
2016
7th St Entry
Aug
19
th
2016
7th St Entry

NESS NITE

with Dizzy Fae, Metasota, Destiny Roberts and more!
Mar
31
st
2016
7th St Entry
Mar
31
st
2016
7th St Entry

Le1f

with Junglepussy, NESS NITE and Slamdunkapher
Feb
24
th
2016
7th St Entry
Feb
24
th
2016
7th St Entry
Feb
20
th
2016
7th St Entry
Feb
20
th
2016
7th St Entry

ARE YOU LOCAL?

with Holidae, Dives, Danami and The Blue and more!

More Shows

Jun
25
th
Fine Line

Mystery Skulls

May
12
th
Palace Theatre

An Evening With
Violent Femmes

Aug
14
th
The Fitzgerald Theater

Dweezil Zappa

Jun
2
nd
Turf Club

Alien Ant Farm