TATYANA’s newest single ‘Down Bad’ is not a love song, rather an angry love letter to someone she knows is bad news. Opening with a scream of frustration, the London-based singer/songwriter places punchy static behind lyrics that describe her falling for someone, even though it’s ‘such a chore’.

TATYANA describes her music as ‘electro-harp-pop’, placing her wholly in a field of her own. While her older music worked mainly with catchy, bubblegum synth-pop, this single gives her a certain edge. If it’s anything to go by, her second album, ‘IT’S OVER’ will be an unapologetic homage to being single. I mean, the title speaks for itself.

In the past few years, social media has brought terms such as ‘gaslight’, ‘attachment style’ and ‘love bombing’ into the mainstream, meaning that we seem to be more literate when it comes to our emotions, especially in relationships. ‘Down Bad’ may be a product of this trend, as TATYANA acknowledges that ‘we’re just two narcissists circling each other’, and that this person makes her ‘the worst version of myself’. And yet, she’s down bad – the unhealthiest habits are always the most addictive. Luckily, the song serves to cut ties with the walking red flag, and is pretty catchy too. As a producer, TATYANA pairs futuristic electronic beats with warped textures, matching perfectly with the aesthetic of the music video. Here we see her adopt the ‘cyber nymph’ aesthetic in a layered white micro-skirt and distressed, knee-length leg warmers – an outfit any self-respecting grungy maximalist would die for.

Having been featured in many of Spotify and Apple’s new music playlists, and after a successful run of shows last year, TATYANA will celebrate the launch of her second album with a headline show at The Waiting Room in Stoke Newington on March 22nd. Definitely get your hands on some tickets if you’d like to join in with that therapeutic scream and who knows, she might even bring out the harp too.