WHAT IT IS: Phoenix-born, L.A.­based alt-pop star UPSAHL, born Taylor Upsahl, radiates a “Don’t fuck with me” energy on her recently released debut album, Lady Jesus. The 10-track collection of buzzworthy alt-pop songs showcas­es the songstress’ storytelling skill and enigmatic style. UPSAHL also lent her pen to Dua Lipa’s “Good in Bed” off her Grammy-winning album, Future Nostalgia, as well as Madison Beer’s “BOYSHIT” and Top 10 Alt hit “Happy Endings” with Mike Shinoda and iann dior.
ALBUM: Lady Jesus
RELEASE DATE: 10/8
SINGLE: “Thriving”
LIVE: Currently supporting Olivia O’Brien; upcoming debut headlining shows; joining YUNGBLUD for the West Coast leg of his 2022 North American tour; performed Halloween set with Melanie Martinez at the House of Blues in Anaheim; 97X Next Big Thing on 12/4
INTERNET: 4m+ monthly Spotify listeners; featured on Spotify’s New Music Friday, Teen Beats, Indie Pop; Apple Music’s Alt Pop; You­Tube’s Pop on the Rise, more
RADIO: Growing at Alt radio, spins and adds KDKB, WSUN, WXXJ, more
PRESS: People (Top Emerging Artists), NYLON, Consequence of Sound, SPIN, Alt Press, more
BOOKING: Tom Windish/Wasser­man Music
PUBLISHING: UMPG
MANAGEMENT: Joe Hegleman & Ron Shapiro/Have Fun Management