NEW SINGLE: Tanya George 'Serious' + announces new album Contrast

Tanya George introduces her band and reveals ‘Serious’, the first glimpse of her long-awaited debut soul, jazz, pop album, Contrast

Known for her dynamic vocal looping, four-octave range and energetic stage presence, Tanya George is now stepping out from behind her looping station and in front of her live band, revealing her new single 'Serious' out Wednesday 30 April via Xelon giving listeners the first glimpse of a new direction and her long-awaited debut album Contrast.

Embodying innovation, her genre-blending sound fusing soul, jazz, and pop bursts through the barriers in 'Serious', with a strong message for women in music and their personal lives. All music and lyrics written by Tanya George, for this new phase of her career, she has also stepped into the role of producer and mixer in collaboration with Lewis Pidutti, with the track being mastered by Lachlan Carrick. 

Often felt dismissed and unheard both as a woman and as an independent artist in the music industry,  'Serious' is about the frustration of a one-sided relationship and people not taking Tanya's dreams seriously. With raw feelings, smooth and faultless tight vocal harmonies, funky guitar chords, laid-back grooves, and punchy bass lines, 'Serious' is a playful musical twist on real emotions.

"The song expresses the feeling of being dismissed, underappreciated, and misunderstood by someone who walked away while the narrator remained committed. With a raw, direct tone, it poses a powerful t you taking me seriously? It captures the struggle to be seen, heard, and respected—not only in a personal relationship, but also within the music industry, where boundaries and voices are often overlooked," says Tanya George. 

Ahead of this release Tanya has been busy collaborating with the King of the Australian Club Charts Jolyon Petch on the reimagined dance rework of The Cranberries 90s hit 'Linger', after Jolyon discovered her busking on Melbourne’s Bourke Street and was instantly drawn to Tanya’s voice, and he had to get her on his next record. To date, 'Linger' has made it to No.3 in ARIA Club Charts, been spun on Nova 100, Fox FM and BBC Radio 1 in the UK, added to the hit network rotation, Apple Music playlists New Music Daily, New in Pop, and New in Dance on App and Amazon Music's Brand New Music.

A regular on Australia’s festival circuit, Tanya has performed at major events including St Kilda Festival, Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Womadelaide, and Queenscliff Music Festival, and has collaborated with brands Frank Muller, Melbourne Grand Prix, Quintessentially & Moet Hennessy, Ralph Lauren, Australian Open Tennis, NBL Basketball, Melbourne Fashion Week and many more.

In 2023, Tanya placed 4th at the Gwangju Busking World Cup in South Korea, drawing international praise. Her looping talents have earned her accolades like the 2020 Alex Legg Award, finalist on The Voice, in 2021 as part of Team Rita Ora, making the Top 5, plus winner of Buskers by the Lake (2022) and Queenscliff Busking Comp (2018), and Bluesfest Busking semi-finalist in 2023.

 'Serious' is a whole vibe guaranteed to get you moving, so jump onboard the groove train with Tanya George!

'Serious' is out Wednesday 30 April via Xelon