Tanis – Turn Off The News

Breakthrough artist Tanis releases her latest single, ‘Turn Off The News’, a witty and relatable exploration of post-breakup antics and the challenges of moving forward. Set in the aftermath of a relationship, the track captures lingering connections while celebrating the humor, perspective, and personal growth that come with starting over.

Lyrically, the track is an open confession – confronting the difficulty of cutting ties while highlighting the stupid things people do after a breakup. Lines like “Though I laugh and I smile, don’t tell me you got wild” and “I know you like to talk, but please stop showing off. Let me have some salvation” illustrate her intimate and witty storytelling that runs throughout the song, allowing listeners to join her on her emotional journey.

Musically, Tanis pairs themes of raw honesty and sarcastic wit with nostalgic electropop production that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. With its dreamy synths, driving beats, and anthemic energy, ‘Turn Off The News’ moulds a soundscape that mirrors the push and pull of letting go. At times it can be yearning and at others just laughable. The verses of the track hold an intimate vulnerability, whilst the chorus swells with uplifting energy – a compelling blend that keeps the song feeling fresh and relatable, showcasing Tanis’ ability to capture the often absurd and humorous moments that follow a breakup.

The song was inspired by my brother actually, who was complaining about how much amazing content his ex-girlfriend suddenly started posting right after they broke up and how he didn’t really need to know that much. It made me laugh at first but then it made me think back to how many times I’ve heard this same pattern of post break up behaviour and thought maybe I’d tell a little story about it.

The song’s accompanying music video cleverly nods to the integral themes of the track, with static TV’s and text message bubbles opening the visuals, followed by an array of colourful shots and innovative frames, perfectly encapsulating Tanis’ fun-loving side. As Tanis ponders on post-relationship antics, she sings her playful lyrics in front of texture rich, kaleidoscopic backdrops. Viewers also gain an insight into Tanis’ instrumental abilities, with the artist playing drums and piano in multiple shots, reminding us of her incredible multi-faceted talents.

Born to a French writer-producer and a Singaporean top model, Tanis has forged her own artistic path through music. A classically trained composer and multi-instrumentalist, she honed her craft at NYU’s prestigious Steinhardt College, earning the Elmer Bernstein Award for her work in film composition. Her multicultural upbringing, spanning six countries across three continents, continues to shape her distinctive, borderless sound.

The Paris-born, London-based artist already has an impressive discography to date. Tanis released her debut single ‘Ce n’est pas moi’ in 2015, released via Warner France, where the song gained a lot of traction. Fast forward to 2025 and Tanis feels like a songwriter at her most lucid, diarising life’s changing tides, however they present, from feeling overlooked in a relationship on ‘Priority’ or exploring society’s obsession with boxing us in by age through ‘Kid’. Biographical or drawn from the experiences of those around her, the relatability on every track is apparent, the kind that long powered pop’s most accomplished storytellers before her.

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