ZEE MACHINE is an independent pop artist whose high-voltage performances and emotionally candid songwriting have made him a standout voice in the modern queer pop landscape. Blending massive hooks, infectious choruses and searing, guitar-driven production, his music lives at the intersection of vulnerability and spectacle, inviting audiences into songs that feel both cathartic and communal. His work centers queer joy, desire and self-reckoning, creating space for listeners to feel seen in their messiness and their power.
His breakout came with a series of viral moments on TikTok, where tracks like “FCKSHTUP,” “Everybody Wants It,” “See Me Naked,” “Good Boy,” and “The Radio” introduced a rapidly growing audience to his bold, unfiltered pop sensibility. That online momentum quickly translated into real-world connection, with ZEE MACHINE becoming a defining presence at Pride festivals and live events across the country, including Boston, Indianapolis, Phoenix, WeHo Pride, Milwaukee and Omaha. His live shows are known for their theatrical energy and frontman charisma, turning performances into acts of shared release rather than passive spectacle.
ZEE MACHINE’s debut EP, Brainchemistry, a fully self-funded and self-written release, debuted in the Top 50 of the iTunes Pop chart, marking a pivotal moment in establishing his voice as an independent artist. His follow-up EP, CAN I BE HONEST…?, along with its deluxe edition, has since earned nearly five million streams and charted in the Top 10 on iTunes Pop and Top 20 overall on release day. Across his catalog, ZEE MACHINE has amassed over 20 million streams across platforms, reflecting a growing global audience for his work.
Along the way, his music has drawn recognition from industry tastemakers including Mark Ronson, Dave Audé, Adam Lambert and Bonnie McKee, opened for Jordy on his 2024 Sex With Myself tour and he was featured on People.com. In 2023, he received a Breakout Artist nomination at the Queerties, alongside Chappell Roan and Omar Apollo.
Beyond his solo work, ZEE MACHINE has toured the U.S., Canada, and the UK on two sold-out runs with his duo project Tears & Gearz with fellow artist and friend Bentley Robles, building devoted fan communities across borders and solidifying his reputation as a one of the most compelling live acts within the independent pop and queer music scenes. A Berklee College of Music–trained vocalist and multi-instrumentalist originally from Milwaukee, he brings both technical discipline and emotional immediacy to his songwriting and performance.
Now entering his next creative era, ZEE MACHINE has recently landed on Spotify’s New Music Friday with his single “Magnetic” and he’s begun collaborating with songwriting legend Bonnie McKee. With new releases on the horizon, he continues to expand his sonic world, creating pop music that is unapologetically queer, emotionally charged and built for connection, both in headphones and in rooms full of people.
