South Londoner and British Bengali musician Tara Lily has an eclectic sound that transcends jazz, electronica, trip-hop and alternative R&B, all while weaving in Indian soundscapes to create something uniquely her own. A classically trained jazz musician from Trinity Laban Conservatoire Of Music, Lilyâs deep understanding of diverse genres and the cultures they come from shines through in her work.
Her latest single, âBreathe Nowâ, is a jazz-infused dnb track, built around a classic 90s jungle sample with trumpets, keys and vocals layered to form a trippy soundscape. Accompanied by a mixed-media visualiser by Central Saint Martins artist and graphic designer Ace Rahman, the song encourages getting out of the mind and into the body, inspired by Lilyâs work with SHAKTI energy (divine female lifeforce).
The track leads her debut album âSpeak In The Darkâ, which is set for release on 27 Sep. Lily describes the album as a reflection of her experience with ADHD, saying, “I was diagnosed with ADHD at fifteen when I was expelled from school. I often feel like every day is an emotional rollercoaster. This album is a representation of that. Itâs a journey of high-energy, intense songs and deep, slow, mournful ballads”.
🎧 Watch the visualiser for âBreathe Nowâ below