I’ve been waiting for a track to be released today, and it’s finally here! Tarn PK from Wellington presents „Cry Baby,“ an indie pop song that’s in a league of its own. He’s got a reputation for making great tunes, but this one’s definitely his best work yet.

The composition of the song occurred during a period of profound personal introspection for the artist – a time characterised by deep self-contemplation and a willingness to embrace transformation. The lyricism is characterised by an emotive immediacy, with each word conveying a profound sentiment.
Tarn PK talks about a time when he felt stuck and how he turned to music as a way to express himself. Instead of feeling sorry for himself, he chooses to focus his energy on making the best of his circumstances, enjoying the present instead of clinging to unfulfilled expectations.

So, when it comes to the sound, the track mixes different elements in a cool way—like smooth electronic synthesizer sounds and live drum beats. This combination creates a unique sound that reflects the song’s themes of separation, adjustment, and development. The vibraphone makes the song both unusual and interesting and, is really an important part of „Cry Baby“.

Ultimately, „Cry Baby“ is a powerful blend of raw emotion and inventive production that tells a compelling story. For fans of alternative music, what more could you ask for? If Tarn PK isn’t already on your radar, the following Q&A will help you discover more about this exceptional artist.

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Q&A

What is the story of the person behind the artist named Tarn PK and how did music become your passion?
I started recording covers of music when I was around 12 and just became enamoured with the recording process. It’s always felt like magic in combining elements and creating something that is more than a sum of it’s parts. I always felt a draw to music but the curiosity was really developed in my early teens, I think Youtube played a big part seeing how it was possible to get amazing results from such limited means. You only needed a laptop to make something cool.

„Cry Baby“ is a great piece of indie pop, what or who was your inspiration?
Thank you! There were so many things swimming around my head at the time of making Cry Baby, I don’t remember any one thing in particular that jumpstarted the idea but in the last few years I’ve been so inspired by the talent in New Zealand. It’s a great time to be a New Zealand artist and particularly in the indie world NZ artists have been creating a niche which is so cool.

The song is also part of an upcoming EP, what can we expect from it?
You don’t always realise what’s happening as you make things but as I came to completing the project certain aesthetics and commonalities began to show themselves. I was inspired by the urban environment of Wellington, the greyness, cement and looming skyscrapers. Thematically the songs seem to be a reflection on where I was at the time working part time and a sense of frustration at not be where I was wanting to be.

You are also a producer, what do you look for in a production?
I”m really drawn to music that has a sense of restraint. There are so many colours to choose from but the more you put in the more diluted it can sometimes feel. When a producer can utilise a limited palette the results can be really interesting.

What are the steps or stages you go through when making music?
I’m always learning more and more about the process how everything comes together and when you’re in the moment it’s best not to intellectualise it too much. Rick Rubin sums it up really well in his book ‘The Creative Act’, you start by gathering seeds, the ones that have potential nurture and develop and see where it takes you. Sometimes you hit a dead end but other times they turn into something you couldn’t have even imagined.

If you had the chance to work with any artist, who would you choose and why?
Rosalia would be amazing. She has such a fearless nature in the way she approaches music and going towards the unexpected. She manages to blends the worlds of commercial music and the avant-garde in a way not many can do.

What are some of the projects or plans you have in the near future?
I’m currently working with a few artists in Wellington on projects which are nearing to completion and will hopefully be released in the next few months which is very exciting. Otherwise just looking to work with more artists and see where my own music goes.

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