Arriving as a fusion of hyperpop influences and field recordings, Tiiva's first full length album boldly explores themes of connection, acceptance, and navigating the modern world. The eight-track record is out now and available on cassette via Moth Day Records.

Last month, artist and producer Tiiva teased listeners with the release of the record’s title track, You and I, unveiling a shimmering world of chopped vocals, dynamic basslines, and an energy made to ignite the dance floor.Clash magazine called Tiiva a ‘precocious pop voyager’ and described their sound as ‘future-leaning’.

The seven previously unheard tracks on the record offer an enticing insight into Tiiva’s world, striking a balance between embracing technological advancement and recognizing that the enduring need for human connection remains irreplaceable.

‘Obsessed’ sees those two worlds intertwine as it pulls in inspiration from turning to chat gpt as a form of therapy. Sharing more, Tiiva explained: It’s inspired a lot by the film Ex Machina. There’s a person in uncertainty, the idea of a fragile disenchanted human sitting in the dark, a person struggling with their identity and gender and the computer falls in love with them based on their interactions online.

Another explorative moment on the record is Sleep Better. The track looks deeply at what is at stake as AI continues to penetrate the real world.. Sharing more, Tiiva said: This song is entirely for the human connections and romances that we seek, the concept of replacing human touch with a computer feels impossible so the human tries to hold onto the virtual and real world at the same time.

A lover of the outdoors, Tiivas more tangible inspiration comes from the world around them. ‘Pink and Gold’ was written while on a residency in Ireland as their poetic lyricism reflects on how nature and technology coexist.

‘Crowd’ is a dreamy moment of acceptance on the record, taking shape as a dance track that pulls from the power in friendship and of queer community. Sharing more, they explained: I wrote this for my friends who have carried and held me through difficult moments, its a song about friendship and loving the people around you without judgement. The main theme of this song is being accepted as a queer non binary and neurodivergent person’. See below for the full tracklist:

• YOU AND I
• You and I
• Obsessed
• Pink and Gold
• Crowd
• Forever
• I Sleep Better
• More Than I Should
• Missing Me

Writing songs with humbling transparency, Tiiva’s fearless approach to music has resonated with many, already scooping support from the likes of Clash, DIVA, Them, The Line of Best Fit, Wonderland and many more.

Based in the Lake District, Tiiva finds their inspiration in queer communities, nature and the world around them. As well as the pioneering talents of artists such as Caroline Polachek, SOPHIE Oklou, Wet, AG COOK, all of which contribute to building Tiiva’s evolving sound.

With an undeniable skill for courageous storytelling, through both their lyrics and sonic choices Tiiva continues to thrive as they push on with the construction of their multifaceted, abstract pop world.