Connor Nelson
Electronic Press Kit ★
Biography
Connor Nelson is an award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer blending R&B melodies with cutting-edge pop production to create his signature sound: Midnight Pop. Praised by artists like Tate McRae and Conan Gray, and recently featured in the #1 Netflix original series Ginny & Georgia, Connor is gaining attention for his sharp lyrics and defined sound. As Alt Recess put it, “Few artists have the range (and guts) to make music that feels so specific the way Connor does.” His debut EP, Red Mountain Light, dropped on June 17th, 2025.
Career & Tour Highlights
Sync placement on the #1 Netflix Original Series “Ginny & Georgia” Season 3.
Charted on Shazam in 8 countries, reaching the Top 200 on the Shazam Australia Charts (#177), and Top 100 on Shazam Australia Pop Charts (#69).
Selected for Music BC’s ARC Artist Accelerator Program 2025
Featured on Tidal’s “New Arrivals: Pop” Playlist, and multiple additions to Exclaim! Canada’s “The EH! List”.
300,000+ Streams across Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Youtube Music, and Tidal.
Reached #1 on the New Queer Canada Music Charts, followed by a Top 10 and a Top 30 single. Connor’s recent single Paranoia is currently sitting at #3 (June 2025).
Recognized vocally by industry heavyweights Tate McRae, Conan Gray, Jessie J, and Fefe Dobson.
Recipient - Creative BC Demo Recording Grant (2024)
Headliner for EP Release Show at The Birdhouse (2025)
Upcoming Headliner at Music City Surrey Summer Showcase (2025)
Upcoming Barnside Harvest Festival Performer (with band Polar Hearts)
Khatsalano Street Festival (2025)
Vancouver Pride Festival (2024)
The ROXY (2024)
The Cobalt (2024)
EMERGE Fashion & Arts Festival (2024)
Vancouver Mural Festival (2022)
WinterArts Festival (2022)
Photo by Rebecca Simiyu
Music
Photo by Brandon Fletcher
Video
Directed by Ariana Roach
Directed by Ariana Roach
Directed by Ollie Kirwan
Press
“He’s a storyteller with range and intention.”
“Effortlessly and brilliantly bringing to life pop music with such precision and joy.”
“Connor isn’t chasing trends — he’s building a world.”
Outtake from ‘Hyperfixated’ Music Video, Directed by Ariana Roach
Outtake from ‘Supermoon’ Visualizer, Directed by Ariana Roach