Tahani opens up about the deeply personal journey behind "Psychological $uicide," exploring themes of trauma, resilience, and hope. This interview delves into her music, inspirations, and message of healing.
1.
"Psychological $uicide" is an incredibly personal and intense title.
What inspired you to share such a vulnerable part of your journey with the
world?
I have only ever wanted to help people. The number of deaths in the U.K. (from
suicide) is the highest it’s been since 1999. I want to encourage those
currently suffering to hold on. There was a time I couldn’t see myself living
past 2020 but in time something changed and I started to fight again. It wasn’t
easy and trauma certainly isn’t something that can fixed with medication yet
somewhere deep amongst the dark lyrics is hope- no matter how hard things seems
there is light at the end.
2. You mentioned drawing from a dark period in your life for this single.
How did the process of writing and composing the song help you navigate
those emotions?
it felt like therapy. Finally managing to Channel negative experiences into
something meaningful offers me a platform to support others through dark times.
I feel if I can turn an awful situation into something positive or worthwhile
then it served a purpose.
3. Your music blends old-school emo with millennial vibes. How do you
balance those influences to create a sound that feels authentic to you?
my sound is pretty flexible and never entirely set in stone. For example my
first single twist of fate is entirely piano and raw vocal. I write according
to my feelings at the time and follow my heart and intuition towards what feels
right. Although both psychological $uicide and my previous single burnout are
both rocky, emo old-school metal vibes my next project is a lot more relaxed
and fun with a definite feel of punky-rock/pop-rock influences! Again
authentically me, as I will only ever draw influences for my music from lived
experiences.
4. Mental health is a key theme in this release. What message do you hope
listeners will take away from "Psychological $uicide"?
Trauma cause so many mental health associated issues and sometimes these are
not visible on the outside. You can never fully know what goes on inside
someone else head.
5. Coleford, surrounded by the Forest of Dean, seems like such a tranquil
place. How does your hometown influence your creativity and music-making
process?
It’s really
stunning and beautiful especially in the summer. Being surrounded by calm,
beauty and nature really helps to clear the mind and allow the creativity to
flow.
6. Artists like Evanescence, Linkin Park, and Paramore have been noted as
your inspirations. How do these influences shape your sound and lyrical style?
I grew up with these bands on repeat-especially as someone with autism and ADHD
they were on repeat all day everyday- still are no. they bought me happiness
and dopamine. So when I think of what makes a good sound these are the sounds
my brain is automatically drawn too.
7. You’ve described disassociation as a central theme in this single. How do
you convey such a complex emotional experience through music?
I just tried to keep it real. I’ve always drawn from my own true experiences of
things I felt, experiences I’ve encountered therefore I just wrote it exactly
as it felt.
8. Your lyrics are described as dark and haunting yet clever. Can you share
any specific lines from "Psychological $uicide" that are particularly
meaningful to you?
“Silent screams behind my eyes”
You can be talking to someone normally pretending your find and it’s exactly as
it sounds- you can be acting fine with these “silent screams”
9. Looking back on your previous single, "Burnout," how do you see your sound or lyrical focus evolving in this new track?
I’m not
afraid to experiment with styles sounds lyrics etc I do what feels authentic to
me.
10. What challenges did you face while creating this single, both musically
and emotionally? How did you overcome them?
If anything it was quite therapeutic to write and have something positive as a
result of something awful and motivated me to help others in turmoil
11. You’ve openly shared a memorable quote about carrying on despite feeling
like you’ve already died inside. How has this perspective shaped your journey
as an artist?
It’s provided hope that even in the darkest days that light can still one day
shine. It allowed me to see the world differently once id pulled through the
darkness leaving me wanting to help others survive the dark.
12. With "Psychological $uicide" releasing soon, what are your
hopes for the future of your music and its impact on your listeners?
I hope to help at least one person realise that even in the dark times there is
always something to hold on for- chances are you haven’t yet experienced the
best day of your life. My next project feels a little lighter and fun, but I
will always draw on real life experiences so they’ll be deeper projects as well.
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