Gabriel Nathaniel Brown, (born October 24, 1994) known professionally as Bronze Avery, is an American pop singer-songwriter. He released his debut EP American Dream in 2015 under his birth name. Avery subsequently released several singles and EPs under his stage name, before releasing his debut full-length album, Softmetal in 2022. He released his second studio album Heatwave on June 13, 2024.
Personal life Gabriel Brown was born in Orlando, Florida to a military family. He grew up as a Navy brat and moved to Seattle, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta before returning to Orlando after his parents' divorce. Avery came out as gay by mistake due to a shared family computer. Shows including A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila helped him feel more comfortable while in school. Originally from Orlando, as of 2019, Avery is based in Los Angeles.
Career Avery is a pop singer-songwriter. He released an EP, American Dream (2015) under his birth name Gabriel Brown. He started going by Bronze Avery to disambiguate himself from several others with the same name. In his earlier music, Avery avoided discussing his sexuality, but has now come to embrace LGBT+ themes. The single "Pressure" is the first song released under his name Bronze Avery. In a 2018 interview with Local Wolves, Avery expressed interest in collaborating with singers Raye and Mabel.
The Orlando nightclub shooting influenced him as a queer musician. He regularly frequented the Pulse nightclub but was in Nashville, Tennessee at the time of the shooting. Avery performed at Los Angeles Pride in 2019.
In 2019, Avery released a music video accompanying the single "Want 2". Shawn Binder was the director and Joe DeSantis was the cinematographer. In an interview with Billboard, Avery stated he does not want to be labeled as an rhythm and blues artist. In June 2019, Avery released the single "Spilling Out" with a music video. On June 13, 2024, Avery released his second studio album Heatwave which has uptempo electro-pop beats with lyrical content on Avery's experience as a queer person. Avery stated this album is a "collection of summer songs made to make you sweat".
Artistry Avery is a pop musician. His biggest influence is musician Charli XCX. He is inspired by performers including The Pussycat Dolls and Nelly Furtado, Tove Lo, Banks, and Lana Del Rey. He was influenced by Gwen Stefani's debut album, Love. Angel. Music. Baby. Early LGBT influences of Avery include George Michael and Simon Curtis.
Discography All credits adapted from Apple Music and Spotify.
Albums Title Details Softmetal Released: November 17, 2022 Label: Self-released Formats: LP, CD, digital download, streaming Heatwave Released: June 13, 2024 Label: Self-released Formats: LP, CD, digital download, streaming
Extended plays Title Details American Dream As Gabriel Brown Released: January 27, 2015 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming Split Released: April 4, 2019 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming Retrospect Released: November 15, 2019 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming Flash Burn Released: May 7, 2021 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming Softshell Released: November 8, 2022 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming The Republic of Motion Released: November 7, 2025 Label: Self-released Formats: LP, CD, digital download, streaming
Singles Title Year AlbumWriter(s)Producer(s) "Blind"2015 rowspan="8" Gabriel Brown rowspan="3" "Disguise" "Colossal" 2016 "Leave Together"2017Bronze Avery, Maika MaileMaika Maile "Pressure" "Secrets"2018 "Never Gonna Give You Up"Stock Aitken Waterman "Want 2"Bronze Avery, Emily Vaughn, Maika Maile "Anybody Else"2019SplitBronze Avery, Emily VaughnBronze Avery "Spilling Out"Bronze AveryBronze Avery, Michael Salerno "Never Be You" Bronze Avery, Maika MaileBronze Avery, Maika Maile "Faking"RetrospectBronze AveryBronze Avery "Messy"Bronze Avery, Robyn Dell'UntoBronze Avery, Robyn Dell'Unto "Boys!"2020 rowspan="4" Bronze Avery, Gabe RealiBronze Avery "Only You"Bronze Avery "Risky Time"Bronze Avery, Mona KhoshoiBronze Avery, Mona Khoshoi "Sea Salt"Bronze Avery, Miss BennyBronze Avery, Miss Benny "Ready This Time" 2021 Flash BurnMark Johns, Bronze Avery, AObeatsAObeats "No Sleep"2021 rowspan="5" Andrew Verner, Bronze Avery, Fabian Ordorica, Joel AlbersDance Yourself Clean "Wild"Galvin Baez, Bronze AveryBronze Avery "Happy With Nothing"Bronze Avery, Dave SchaemanBronze Avery, Dave Schaeman "Down For Life"Cecilia Gault, Bronze AveryCecilia Gault, Bronze Avery "Cry A Lot"2022Galvin Baez, Bronze AveryBronze Avery "Figure It Out" SoftmetalBronze Avery "Say Goodnight" "Over (And Over)" "The One (If You Touch Me)"2023Heatwave "Sex In The Room"Bronze Avery, Scro "Scan And Copy"Bronze Avery "It Is What It Is"2024Bronze Avery, Justin "Jussy" Gilbert"Dangerous"Bronze AveryBronze Avery, White Noise"Spring Break"Bronze Avery"Hollywood's Talking""Chaotic Ride""tiny purse, tiny top" (featuring Lilyisthatyou)Non-album singleBronze Avery, Lillian Phyllis DaviesBronze Avery"Only U"Bronze AveryBronze Avery"On The Money"2025"Divine"Stephanie Middleton, Bronze Avery"Jaywalk (34th downtown)"Bronze Avery"Automatic"The Republic of MotionLost Boy, Bronze Avery, Will TalbotLost Boy, Bronze Avery"Round Two"Bronze Avery, Elijah Hill, Matt KahaneElijah Hill, Matt Kahane, Bronze Avery "Dog Say?" 2026 It's All Fun and Games Bronze Avery, Shelby Archer, Paul Laliberte, Jeffrey Laliberte Bronze Avery, The Fund, Shelby Archer, Paul Laliberte, Jeffrey Laliberte "What are you saying?" Bronze AveryBronze Avery "Cry Forever!" Bronze Avery, Emily Vaughn, Alex BilowitzBronze Avery, Alex Bilowitz
Remixes Title Year Other artists "Sorry Bro (I Love You)" 2020 Dorian Electra"01902" 2021 Tom Aspaul
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