WHAT IT IS: Chri$tian Gate$, widely known for his viral TikTok smash “NUMB,” has been carving out a lane for himself in the alternative sector. His most recent EP, Why Do I Hear Breathing, has nearly 50m streams to date, with hits like “Dangerous State of Mind” and “Never With You Again” garnering heavy editorial support. His most recent track, “Take Me Back,” debuted in tandem with a performance at Lollapalooza.
ALBUM: TBA (Q3)
RELEASE DATE: 8/4
SINGLE: “Take Me Back”
LIVE: Mercury Lounge (NYC) and Subterranean (Chicago); Lollapalooza U.S. 2023
INTERNET: 3m monthly Spotify listeners; 140m+ streams on “NUMB”; 2.8m+ TikTok followers, 42m+ likes; 50m+ streams on “Dangerous State of Mind”; featured in Spotify’s Tear Drop (cover), New Music Friday, Tidal’s Pop Rising, Apple Music’s New in Rock, Amazon Music’s Emo Trap, more; 13m+ YouTube views
RADIO: Previously #1 on BBC Radio show Crawlers; Jack Saunders “Ones to Watch” (2023), Woroni Radio (AU), Kiss-FM 103.5 (Chicago); support in EU and AU markets
PRESS: Page Six, Woroni Media, Apple Beats1, Sheesh Media, Rhymes With Orange, Fuse, ANA Podcast, JeseaLee, Voyage LA, LA Confidential, Notion, more
BOOKING: Wilcox Weaver/UTA
PUBLISHING: Chri$tian Gate$/self-published
MANAGEMENT: Brad Cohen & Tommy Brannigan/Raw Material