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Tyla Jay knows it needs to be done on their terms with, ‘New Territory’

After showing us that wonderfully real debut single about true feminity with ‘To Be a Girl’, Tyla Jay projects that genuine compassion to anyone who has dealt with distressing heartbreak that can crush a cheery soul into pieces with ‘New Territory‘.

Tyla Jay is a 21-year-old Byron Bay, Australia-raised, Sydney, Australia-based indie pop singer-songwriter who has that rare class you can’t help but admire.

Surrounded by music from a very early age, I have been singing and performing since I was 12 years old.” ~ Tyla Jay

Guiding us through the stream of tears that don’t seem to stop, Tyla Jay sings with such tenderness and care that is truly outstanding on so many levels. She controls her vocals with gorgeous skill and shall take your mind away into a dreamy state, with seemingly effortless ease.

About adjusting to life post break up. It was inspired by watching someone close to me go through, honestly, just a really difficult and sad time. I wanted to capture the individual’s journey whilst processing that unique type of grief, how it can make you become someone you don’t even recognise.” ~ Tyla Jay

New Territory‘ from the London, UK-born indie pop singer-songwriter Tyla Jay is one of the kindest singles on any playlist right now. She shows us that things will get better even if it seems like the pain will last forever. Time will heal all wounds and it will be hard, but it shall pass, but only when you are ready.

Healing your sad heart through your own self-empowerment is the best feeling of freedom, after all.

Listen up to this superb new single on Spotify and see more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

London Pop Debut: Tyla Jay – To Be a Girl

Pop artists are often guilty of perpetuating toxic female stereotypes through their lyrics; refreshingly, with her debut single, ‘To Be a Girl’, London-based singer-songwriter Tyla Jay gave a far more relatable account of femininity.

While her sonically compelling sound is well and truly her own, the 20-year-old singer-songwriter takes influence from a dynamic array of artists, from Billie Eilish to Beyonce, from Aretha Franklin to Adele.

The amalgamation of eclectic inspiration allows Tyla Jay to bring an old school style of soul to release paired with a relatable, modern air. The contemporary feel mostly resonates through the lyrics which explore insecurity and scribe battles with self-scrutiny when we’re trying to find the self-acceptance that we pretend comes so easily.

Perhaps most admirably, Tyla Jay allowed To Be a Girl to unfold as an empowering and uplifting release despite the lyrics that scratch far beneath the surface on a subject that is already so raw for so many women. She has exactly what it takes to become one of the most inspiring pop artists of our generation.

To Be a Girl is now available to stream via Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast