Singer Tom Goss on His ‘Nerdy Bear’ Summer Anthem and Answers the Socialite Seven

Tom Goss Nerdy Bear

Singer Tom Goss has brought us a new summer anthem, โ€œNerdy Bear,โ€ an infectious slow jam dedicated to burly boys into super heroes, video games and all things nerd.

In the video (watch below), Tom shows off his basketball dribbling skills and he even channels his inner drag queen โ€“ but makes it nerdy, appearing as Princess Peach from the Mario Brothers video game.ย Tom said, โ€œI was happy to wear the dress and tiara. Itโ€™s the embodiment of the video game hero becoming the real-life hero. The nerdy bear saves the day!โ€ย 

Tom Goss
Photo by Daren Cornell

About the inspiration for the tune, Tom explains, โ€œWeโ€™ve all seen the movies where the nerdy girl is hot, but she doesnโ€™t know it. She has to take off her glasses and let down her hair for the world to recognize her beauty. I say hell no to all that. The nerdy bear is already as cute as can be!โ€ ย 

โ€œIt would be hard to pinpoint what I love most about nerdy bears,โ€ continues Tom from his LA home. ย โ€œFrom my experience, they tend to be gentle and warm. They want to have a good time, theyโ€™re easy to get to know and of course, theyโ€™re cuddly. ย To me, thatโ€™s a winning combination.โ€ย 

Tom Goss Nerdy Bear
Art by Scott G. Brooks

Tom hopes the song lifts listeners up and make them smile, something he believes we need more than ever. ย โ€œGiven the hot mess that is 2020, I feel like I have a responsibility to create music that brings people together and helps them to see the world in a positive light.โ€

โ€œNerdy Bearโ€ follows the release of Tomโ€™s full-length album,ย Territories, that included six music videos and his first Spanish-language single. Since the pandemic, he has spent his time in quarantine working on new projects for himself as well as for other artists. โ€œIโ€™m excited for the opportunity to give back to the community and help other queer artists tell their unique stories,โ€ Tom says, adding optimistically that, โ€œItโ€™s going to be a fun 2020.โ€

Tom Goss Nerdy Bear
Photo by Molly Oโ€™Brien

Learn more about Tom as he answers the Socialite Seven.

When did you know that you wanted to become a singer?ย 

Iโ€™m not sure to be honest. I alwaysย found joy in singing, but it wasnโ€™t my first love growing up. When I was in high school, I started really getting into Dave Matthews Band. It was then that I realized the power that music could have to bring people together and create a positive impact.

Who (if anyone) would you love to collaborate with?

Childish Gambino, Brandi Carlile, Finneas. Those would be dreams come true.

Tom Goss Nerdy Bear
Photo by Cattalin Stelian

What type of music or artist that you listen to frequently do you think your fans would be surprised to learn that youโ€™re a fan of?

Hmmm, I donโ€™t know. I love hip hop, maybe thatโ€™s surprising, but I think everyone loves hip hop. I listen to a lot of true crime and conspiracy theory podcasts, thatโ€™s probablyย more surprising. Iโ€™ll talk your ear off about murder and UFOs if you let me.

Tom Goss Nerdy Bear
Photo by Molly Oโ€™Brien

What are your favorite nerdy things (shows, comics, games, etc.)?

Probably video games. Iโ€™m fairlyย obsessive. Once I get into a game I canโ€™t stop playing. Itโ€™s all I think about and I literally lay in bed thinking about how to be better at the game. My method is this, find a game, play it obsessively, notice how itโ€™s starting to control my life and how Iโ€™m not getting work done, quickly finish the game, delete the game. I do it over and over. I have to delete all my games or there will be serious life repercussions.

What skill would you like to wake up with tomorrow?ย 

Iโ€™d love to be good at languages. I believe that my inability to speak another language is one of my greatest weaknesses.

Tom Goss Nerdy Bear
Photo by Cattalin Stelian

What are three things you canโ€™t live without?

My husband. Music. Tasty food.

Whatโ€™s the best piece of advice youโ€™ve been given?

Focus on those who love you.

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โ€œNerdy Bearโ€ is available on iTunes, Spotify and all major digital platforms. You can get more from Tom on Instagram and atย http://tomgossmusic.com.

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