Joshua Bassett

Joshua Bassett is an American singer and actor born in Oceanside, California. He began performing in musical theatre as a child and later became widely known for portraying Ricky Bowen in the Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. His acting career gave him a launching pad into music, and in 2020 he signed with Warner Records, releasing his debut single «Common Sense» that same year.

Bassett gained significant mainstream attention with «Lie Lie Lie», part of his self-titled debut EP, after the song went viral amid public speculation linking it to his co-star and rumored former relationship with Olivia Rodrigo. This media narrative amplified his visibility, though his music stands on its own merits, blending pop songwriting with acoustic and rock-leaning instrumentation, often centered on themes of vulnerability, heartbreak, and self-reflection.

His catalog includes songs like «Crisis», «We Both Know», and «Set Me Free», showcasing a more introspective, guitar-driven pop sound that draws from singer-songwriter traditions. Balancing his acting and music careers, Bassett has built a young but notable presence in pop music, appealing especially to a Gen Z audience shaped by streaming culture and social media virality.