TĀLĀ creates a sound that is both hyper-modern and deeply rooted in a global heritage. Her music is a kaleidoscope of heavy electronic beats, shimmering pop melodies, and intricate percussion that feels like it was pulled from a dozen different time zones at once. It is the sound of a London producer with a restless ear, blending the grit of UK bass culture with the ornate beauty of Persian musicality.
What truly sets her apart is her 'maximalist' approach to sound design. She does not just write songs; she builds sonic environments where chopped vocal samples act as rhythmic instruments and field recordings provide a tactile, lived-in texture. There is a constant tension between the digital precision of her software and the organic, human warmth of her vocal arrangements, creating a listening experience that is both cerebral and physically moving.
Start with the 'Alchemy' EP to hear the foundation of her sound, then move to 'MALIKA' for her most ambitious collaborative work. It is perfect for anyone who loves pop that refuses to play it safe, or for those who want their electronic music to have a distinct, worldly perspective.
Tālā (stylized as TĀLĀ) is a musician from Kingston upon Thames. She attended a catholic school in Twickenham until she was 16, when she attended the BRIT School. She started learning to play music with piano lessons, jamming with her sitar- and tabla-playing father. She started making electronic music after being given the Reason music software as a teenager. Her stage name is Persian for gold. She is heavily influenced by modern pop and electronic music. Her debut performance was as a support vocalist for T.Williams on a track called "On My Own" in 2013. TĀLĀ released two records in 2014: her first extended play, The Duchess, and a single through the independent Aesop label. She was then signed up to Columbia Records and released a further EP, Alchemy, in November 2014. The video for the track "Serbia" was produced with Katia Danfield. Filmed in Morocco, the video was filmed on a shoestring budget and features the girls' sight-seeing.
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