indie pop from sydney
static
bloom
the debut album. ten songs about saying no.
10 tracks · 26:14 · blackbird records
about tay
Tay Evener, born in Sydney in 2004, grew up between arias and vinyl: her mother was an opera singer, her father collected records from the seventies. At fourteen she first took the stage with a school band and recorded her first songs in secret on her phone in the rehearsal room. Today she splits her time between Sydney and Los Angeles, sings, plays guitar and piano – and hides a small quote from an aria in every song.
“I’m not shy. I’m saving my words for songs.”
“static bloom” is about an offer that sounds too good: a major label wants to sign Tay. Ten songs in three acts – from quietly watching at the window, through the pull of the big stage, to the decision to say no and stay independent.
i observation
Being seen without wanting to be seen.
ii temptation
Studios, parties, a showcase that doesn’t feel like her stage.
iii resolve
The refusal, the indie deal, a look ahead.
- i · observation
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01
static bloom The moment she realises people are watching.2:33 play 30 s -
02
window seat Taking the window seat so no one has to see you.2:58 play 30 s - ii · temptation
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03
blackbird offer The call from the big label – too good to be true.2:45 play 30 s -
04
late night tape 3 a.m., alone in the rehearsal room, the phone recording.2:31 play 30 s -
05
mother’s aria Piano and voice – an aria for her mother.1:46 play 30 s -
06
stage fright / stage light A showcase where she realises: this isn’t her stage.2:31 play 30 s -
07
matt’s cut A song for her brother’s film – and the turning point.2:40 play 30 s - iii · resolve
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08
label reply The rejection, written as a song.2:33 play 30 s -
09
blackbird sessions The first sessions with her own small label.2:57 play 30 s -
10
encore (light years) Looking ahead – on her own terms.3:02 play 30 s
the people behind it
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tay evener
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matt evener
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yuki tanaka
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rio
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san
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kai