artist Jessica Beach

Jessica's dynamic influences are evident as she continues to carve out her own unique brand of Indie PopRock with her new release FOR YOUR PROTECTION.

Since the release of her 2006 commercial début, STICKY HANDS, Jessica has obtained national distribution in Canada, airplay on AC, ROCK and CHR Radio and Video play on Much Music and MuchMore Music.

While touring to promote the record, Jessica has  enjoyed the opportunity to showcase across Canada as well as in Hamburg and L.A.

After performing at Hamburg's Reeperbahn festival in 2007, Jessica gained interest from NDR2 Radio and ZDFTV. Jessica was featured in a segment on Vancouver on ZDF TV (aired in August 2008).

As a compulsive songstress, Jessica enjoys piano collecting and continuously adding to her catalog of original songs. "FOR YOUR PROTECTION" was recorded with Producer Jay Evjen (Hot Hot Heat, Wide Mouth Mason, Reel Vinyl).

Jessica grew up in Toronto’s Annex district with exposure to everything from skate punk to club dub.

As a child, Jessica was an avid fan of the Dr Demento show and enjoyed dressing up like Laurie Anderson for Halloween and reciting Cheech and Chong skits.

Inspired by her family's vinyl collection, Jessica could often be found lying under the stereo belting out along with Sam Cooke and Linda Ronstadt. By age ten, she knew all the words to the entire soundtrack of 'American Graffiti'.

Her father rescued a piano from a church basement and refinished it in their garage; thus allowing Jessica to channel her energy into something a bit more “productive”.

She began recording demos with a Calgary based producer, Carl Cress at Organic Sounds Studio; releasing her first EP Independently in 2003.

In 2004, she got the break of a lifetime; winning Calgary's 'Unsigned Vibe 2004' contest allowing her to record her 'Sticky Hands' album and produce three music videos for the singles "Change" "The World" and "Sticky Hands".

"Jessica's songs are hooky and very radio-friendly… well-written, well-produced material …fantastic to watch as a live performer!" - Mike Savage, Artist Manager (Meiko), former Senior Director Creative & Media, A&R Worldwide.

“Jessica's music represents the moment you know things are going to get better”. Todd Sanoy, Musician.

Despite her secret desire to be stranded on a deserted island with Tom Waits, a piano and a case of Lagavulin, Jessica currently lives in BC.