TRIBE by Tiara Mustafa of Tiara & Andrew

May 14, 2023: TRIBE is a "second" coming-of-age soundtrack for those of us transitioning out of our 20s or even transitioning out of shells of sorts. These songs came to us at the perfect time.

This project is a reminder that life is just beginning. Each day is a new adventure is waiting to be explored. This biological clock was only put upon us by society but we have ALL THE TIME IN THE UNIVERSE to be amazing.

Via Tiara: In the past 2 years, I had been dealing with a lot mentally and physically. My mom was diagnosed my stage 2 Breast Cancer, which I found out over the phone while Instacart shopping. And a week later our cat died. Then shortly after that, we lost an entire album. So needless to say the universe was truly testing me but I was too drained to even care why. I couldn't really see anything in my future anymore because I was at a scary " what's the point" moment.

Fortunately, she was later able to find comfort and hope in community and in life. Tiara & Andrew were able to re-record the album they had lost and they'll be releasing it later this year via Grimalkin. Stay tuned!

Tiara & Andrew are an alternative Folk-pop duo based out of Brunswick County, Virginia. Their haunting yet ethereal sound creates a cinematic atmosphere. This EP is Tiara's solo project... more

credits

released May 14, 2023

Lyrics by Tiara Mustafa

Musical production by Tiara Mustafa

Guitar accompaniment by Andrew Blackwell

Mixing and engineering by Tiara Mustafa

Artwork by Tiara Mustafa

Mastered by Nancy Grim Kells

Thanks to Jonathan Facka and RVA Mag for this interview with Tiara: rvamag.com/music/tiara-of-tiara-andrew-on-her-new-musical-journey-from-the-living-room-studio.html

Much love to Sihn and Paper Phoenix Ink for this kind review: paperphoenixink.com/2023/05/14/review-tiara-andrew-tribeep/

Much love to Various Small Flames for this kind review: varioussmallflames.co.uk/2023/05/22/weekly-listening-may-2023-4/