Suzanne “Suzie” Elizabeth Chism is a popular American recording artist/actress known for her craftswomanship in songwriting, musicality+production, and fashion. After studying vocal performance at the University of Nevada Reno, Suzie moved to Nashville in 2010 to be nearer to brief collaborator and 90’s hitmaker Edwin McCain. Although this duet-style project was short-lived, it put Suzie in the right-place-at-the-right-time to become the punchline to a real-life “a blonde, a brunette, and a redhead walk into a bar” scenario when Moseley, her three piece all-female rock band, was established in 2013. During her time in Moseley, who recorded their never-released debut album with production giant Jay Joyce, Suzie became the live guitarist for Canadian pop star FeFe Dobson, touring internationally with the American rap sensation, Yelawolf. After the disbanding of Moseley (and a quick phase recording and performing under the moniker SUP, or Suzie Under Pressure,) Chism relocated to Los Angeles in 2018 where she spent two years studying sound engineering and fashion in preparation for her solo debut, the full-length DIY home recordings titled Where, recorded and performed almost entirely on her own and featuring additional mixing/engineering by Zack Pancoast (Kacey Musgraves, Karen Elson), Eddie Spear (‘A Star Is Born’, Sierra Ferrell ‘Trail of Flowers’, Brandi Carlile), and Paul Cossette (Sturgill Simpson, The Head & The Heart, FIDLAR). Now back in Tennessee, Suzie has released her second “closet” full-length record 'Pobrecita' with nine genre-jumping tracks that, although again are mostly recorded and performed by Chism at home during the pandemic and mixed by Zack Pancoast, feature guest players Fred Eltringham (Sheryl Crow, Kurt Vile), Timothy Deaux (Kings Of Leon, Grace Potter), and Jesse Stern (Gloria Gaynor, George Clinton). Recorded in both LA and Nashville at Suz Suz Studios, ’POBRECITA’ is available everywhere now and has been compared to everyone from Joni Mitchell to Iggy Pop.
In 2024 Suzie released singles “Til The Wheels Fall Off” and “My Bar” from her first studio record (forthcoming), featuring musicianship by Nate Mahan (Shannon & The Clams) and Bill Patton (Father John Misty), as well as engineering by Paul Cossette (Lady A, Sturgill Simpson) and Gregory Lattimer (Aaron Lee Tasjan.) This country-adjacent collection of songs is her best yet, charting on Ohio radio in the top 30 for three consecutive months and counting; her edgy perspective creates a unique take on Americana that only Chism can do. Her new single ‘Call Me (The Hotline Bling Song)” will be available 2/28/25 and celebrated with a tour supporting Lilly Hiatt this Spring.
Suzie has also been selected as the face of Hotel Indigo in their global campaign, “The Neighborhood” and can be seen in theaters and on television daily.
“The dark, moody pop vibes of someone like Lana Del Ray, the classic rock/folk feel of Stevie Nicks, and the low end desert rock of Queens of the Stone Age.” — http://www.ifitstooloud.com/2022/11/suzie-chism-i-get-down.html
(On ‘Pobrecita): “The strongest batch of songs Suzie has released to date, pairing her versatile, powerhouse vocal prowess with inventive and impressive arrangements and guitar work. It is, without a doubt, one of our favorite local records of the year, and new sonic ground for an artist who’s been crafting incredible music now for a decade.” — https://nocountryfornewnashville.com/2022/11/10/premiere-suzie-chism-reflects-on-loneliness-defies-genre-with-sophomore-album-pobrecita-see-her-tonight-vinyl-tap/
“Chism’s vocals shine through crisp and clear in a Nashville-meets-Laurel Canyon vibe. Though undoubtedly feminine in tone, her voice reminds me of Marc Bolan and Cat Stevens, a playful sensuality and emotional openness giving more weight and meaning to the forthright and reflective lyrics.” — https://www.analoguetrash.com/blog/suzie-chism-five-minute-face
““Talkers,” a complex track that mixes elements of witchy folk and psychedelic pop. It sounds like it could be a b-side off of Big Thief‘s U.F.O.F.” — http://survivingthegoldenage.com/suzie-chism-talkers/
"We really love the professional and catchy vocal performance from Suzie, and we really like the smart creativity in the production work of this song. Suzie’s voice is charming and pure and her lyrics are honest and passionate.” — http://cheerstothevikings.com/2020/02/18/suzie-chism-five-minute-face/
