DATE: MARCH 20, 2025

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK

TASH SULTANA
ANNOUNCES ‘RETURN TO THE ROOTS’ EP
OUT FRIDAY MAY 30
PRE-ORDER ALBUM HERE

INCLUDES COLLAB WITH CANADIAN ALT-FOLK ICON
CITY & COLOUR
AND VIRAL-TEASED TRACK ‘KISS THE SKY’

‘RETURN TO THE ROOTS’ U.S. TOUR ON SALE NOW, WITH THE
RED ROCKS HEADLINING SHOW SELLING OUT IN MINUTES
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

PHOTO CREDIT: GIULIA MCGAURAN + THESE WILD EYES | DOWNLOAD PRESS SHOT HERE

“Tash has found a sound that is so unapologetically theirs.”
–CLASH

“The musical range of Tash Sultana knows no bounds. Their reggae-folk inspired sound is hypnotic”
—Sydney Morning Herald

 “Tash Sultana is one of Australia’s most interesting songwriters.”
—The Music

“embraces all sounds but maintains a delicate vulnerability”
—NME

“Sultana’s prodigious work ethic is warrant of praise by itself”
–Consequence of Sound

A decade into their evolution, multi-instrumentalist, engineer, producer, and entrepreneur TASH SULTANA weaves nostalgia with newfound wisdom, as they reveal their forthcoming EP RETURN TO THE ROOTS out Friday, May 30.

Today TASH unveils the full tracklist for the EP, featuring a powerful collaboration with City and Colour. This standout track brings together two masterful storytellers, blending their distinct styles with deep mutual respect.

The original version of this song is one of the oldest TASH has written and inspired by artists like Jeff Buckley, Bon Iver, and City and Colour. It was only fitting that when reworking the track, City and Colour became part of the journey. When City and Colour announced an Australian tour, TASH reached out, the teams connected, and the song naturally fell into place.

“The song was meant for us, TASH says. “We instantly understood each other and it was a completely natural fit.”

The EP also features the fan-favourite “Kiss The Sky,” a track that first set the internet buzzing when TASH teased it in 2023 via Instagram. Resurfacing on TikTok this year, the teaser videos have received over 3.5 million views, instantly cementing its status as a must-hear anthem.

First taste of the EP and opening track “Milk & Honey” marked a bold return to their roots as a looper, while the most recent release “Hold On” reaches deep emotional depths, dedicated to their wife after being diagnosed with cancer at the end of last year.

“My partner went through hell because of medical malpractice,” TASH explains. “A tumor left undetected. Surgery on the wrong thing. A second operation. Twice the recovery time. And we still don’t have answers. If you’ve ever been failed by the system—misdiagnosed, ignored, or left without answers—this song is for you.”

The brand-new EP is a raw, unfiltered dive back into the heart of their artistry. Stripping away the pressure of commercial success, this six-track collection rekindles the spirit of spontaneous creation—the very essence that first ignited their career.

Building on the success of the first single, “Milk & Honey”—which earned rotation on triple j, topped the AMRAP Metro Charts, received praise from Rolling Stone (Australia), and landed on key DSP playlists like Spotify’s The Local List and Apple’s Heaps Indie—latest release “Hold On” continues that momentum with support from triple j, DSP playlisting across Spotify’s Pop’N’Fresh and Apple’s New in Indie, and online love from The Music, Rolling Stone and AU Review.

Fresh from selling out Red Rocks in minutes. TASH SULTANA has recently announced a massive 2025 U.S. tour. Bringing their signature electrifying energy and genre-blurring sound to fans nationwide, this tour is set to be nothing short of unforgettable. Tickets are available now via tashsultana.com

With a career spanning over a decade, TASH SULTANA’s accomplishments speak volumes: selling out shows at global arenas and iconic venues, headlining major festivals, 15 ARIA nominations, and the 2023 Rolling Stone (Australia) Global Artist Award. Yet, for TASH, the journey is far from over. With their unwavering drive to push creative boundaries and a focus on building a broader legacy as an entrepreneur and mentor, TASH continues to shape the industry on their own terms.

RETURN TO THE ROOTS is a fearless declaration of resilience, reinvention, and the boundless power of self-expression.

DOWNLOAD ARTWORK HERE

PRE-SAVE RETURN TO THE ROOTS EP HERE

RETURN TO THE ROOTS EP TRACKLISTING:

MILK & HONEY
KISS THE SKY
HAZARD TO MYSELF
HOLD ON
UNLEASH THE RAGE
AIN’T IT KINDA FUNNY FT. CITY AND COLOUR

LISTEN TO ‘HOLD ON’ HERE

DOWNLOAD ARTWORK HERE

TASH SULTANA ‘RETURN TO THE ROOTS’ US TOUR

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

TUEDAY JUNE 10 | THE RANDY SHELL AT JACOBS PARK, SAN DIEGO, CA
WEDNESDAY JUNE 11 | HARD ROCK LIVE – SACRAMENTO, WHEATLAND, CA
FRIDAY JUNE 13 | THE MASONIC, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
SATURDAY JUNE 14 | SHRINE EXPO HALL, LOS ANGELES, CA
SUNDAY JUNE 15 | THE VAN BUREN, PHOENIX, AZ
TUESDAY JUNE 17 | THE PAVILION AT TOYOTA MUSIC FACTORY, IRVING, TX
WEDNESDAY JUNE 18 | BAYOU MUSIC CENTRE, HOUSTON, TX
**FRIDAY JUNE 20 | RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE, MORRISON, CO
SATURDAY JUNE 21 | DILLON AMPHITHEATRE, DILLON, CO
SUNDAY JUNE 22 | TBA, SALT LAKE CITY, UT
TUESDAY JUNE 24 | KNITTING FACTORY CONCERT HOUSE, BOISE, ID
WEDNESDAY JUNE 25 | KNITTING FACTORY CONCERT HOUSE, SPOKANE, WA
FRIDAY JUNE 27 | EDGEFIELD CONCERTS ON THE LAWN, TROUTDALE, OR
SATURDAY JUNE 28 | CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE, WOODINVILLE, WA
SUNDAY JUNE 29 | BRITT MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL – BRITT PAVILION, JACKSONVILLE, OR

**Sold out

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DATE: MARCH 6, 2025

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK

TASH SULTANA
SHARES NEW SINGLE & VIDEO
FOR ‘HOLD ON’
WATCH HERE

‘RETURN TO THE ROOTS’ U.S. TOUR
KICKS OFF JUNE 10
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

TREK INCLUDES RED ROCKS HEADLINING SHOW
WHICH SOLD OUT IN MINUTES

PHOTO CREDIT: GIULIA MCGAURAN + THESE WILD EYES | DOWNLOAD PRESS SHOT HERE

“Tash has found a sound that is so unapologetically theirs.”
–CLASH

“The musical range of Tash Sultana knows no bounds. Their reggae-folk inspired sound is hypnotic…”
–Sydney Morning Herald

 “Tash Sultana is one of Australia’s most interesting songwriters.”
—The Music

“embraces all sounds but maintains a delicate vulnerability”
—NME

“Sultana’s prodigious work ethic is warrant of praise by itself”
–Consequence of Sound

Fresh from selling out the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in minutes, TASH SULTANA announces a massive U.S. summer tour. The dates kick off June 10 in San Diego and includes stops in Los Angeles, Phoenix, Houston, and more before wrapping in Jacksonville. TASH will bring their signature electrifying energy and genre-blurring sound to fans nationwide. With a reputation for mesmerizing live performances,TASH is ready to deliver an unforgettable experience. Tickets are available now via tashsultana.com.

Today TASH shares their latest offering “Hold On,” a powerful anthem of resilience—an electrifying outcry against the unseen weight of their wife’s recent cancer diagnosis. Through raw emotion and unwavering strength, it channels exhaustion into defiance, anger into power, and struggle into an unbreakable will to keep pushing forward.

LISTEN TO ‘HOLD ON’ HERE

“Some moments change everything,” TASH reflects. “‘Hold On’ is for my wife. It’s for anyone who’s ever had to find strength when life pulls the ground out from under you. Hope this one reaches whoever needs it.”

TASH is inviting fans into their world with an intimate, stripped-back live performance of the new track, filmed straight from the heart of their Lonely Lands Studio.

WATCH ‘LIVE AT LONELY LANDS STUDIO’ HERE

Building on the success of the first single, ‘Milk & Honey’—which earned rotation on triple j, topped the AMRAP Metro Charts, received praise from Rolling Stone (Australia), and landed on key DSP playlists like Spotify’s The Local List and Apple’s Heaps Indie—this latest release continues the momentum.

With a career spanning over a decade, TASH SULTANA’s accomplishments speak volumes: selling out shows at global arenas and iconic venues, headlining major festivals, 15 ARIA nominations, and the 2023 Rolling Stone (Australia) Global Artist Award. Yet, for TASH, the journey is far from over. With their unwavering drive to push creative boundaries and a focus on building a broader legacy as an entrepreneur and mentor, TASH continues to shape the industry on their own terms.

LISTEN TO ‘HOLD ON’ HERE
DOWNLOAD ARTWORK HERE

TASH SULTANA ‘RETURN TO THE ROOTS’ US TOUR
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

TUEDAY JUNE 10 | THE RANDY SHELL AT JACOBS PARK, SAN DIEGO, CA
WEDNESDAY JUNE 11 | HARD ROCK LIVE – SACRAMENTO, WHEATLAND, CA
FRIDAY JUNE 13 | THE MASONIC, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
SATURDAY JUNE 14 | SHRINE EXPO HALL, LOS ANGELES, CA
SUNDAY JUNE 15 | THE VAN BUREN, PHOENIX, AZ
TUESDAY JUNE 17 | THE PAVILION AT TOYOTA MUSIC FACTORY, IRVING, TX
WEDNESDAY JUNE 18 | BAYOU MUSIC CENTRE, HOUSTON, TX
**FRIDAY JUNE 20 | RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE, MORRISON, CO
SATURDAY JUNE 21 | DILLON AMPHITHEATRE, DILLON, CO
SUNDAY JUNE 22 | TBA, SALT LAKE CITY, UT
TUESDAY JUNE 24 | KNITTING FACTORY CONCERT HOUSE, BOISE, ID
WEDNESDAY JUNE 25 | KNITTING FACTORY CONCERT HOUSE, SPOKANE, WA
FRIDAY JUNE 27 | EDGEFIELD CONCERTS ON THE LAWN, TROUTDALE, OR
SATURDAY JUNE 28 | CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE, WOODINVILLE, WA
SUNDAY JUNE 29 | BRITT MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL – BRITT PAVILION, JACKSONVILLE, OR
**Sold out

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DATE: FEBRUARY 5, 2024

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK

TASH SULTANA
RETURNS TO THEIR ROOTS
WITH NEW SINGLE ‘MILK & HONEY’
OUT TODAY (FEBRUARY 5)
LISTEN HERE

SHARES ‘LIVE AT LONELY LANDS STUDIO’
PERFORMANCE OF BRAND-NEW TRACK
WATCH HERE

EXCLUSIVE RED ROCKS HEADLINING SHOW THIS JUNE

PHOTO CREDIT: GIULIA MCGAURAN + THESE WILD EYES | DOWNLOAD PRESS SHOT HERE

“Tash has found a sound that is so unapologetically theirs.”
– CLASH

“The musical range of Tash Sultana knows no bounds. Their reggae-folk inspired sound is hypnotic…”
– Sydney Morning Herald

“Tash Sultana is one of Australia’s most interesting songwriters.”
– The Music

“embraces all sounds but maintains a delicate vulnerability…”
– NME

“Sultana’s prodigious work ethic is warrant of praise by itself…”
– Consequence of Sound

TASH SULTANA has never followed the script. The multi-instrumentalist, engineer, producer, and entrepreneur has built a groundbreaking career defined by creativity, authenticity, and relentless determination.

Today TASH embarks on an exciting new chapter, marking a bold return to their roots as a looper, with a brand-new single “Milk & Honey”—a deeply personal track, reflecting on fulfillment and fame.

LISTEN TO ‘MILK & HONEY’ HERE
and watch the video HERE

“Milk & Honey” bursts to life with the unfiltered energy of a track written in just an hour. Rooted in a rock/reggae groove, it captures the whirlwind of restless late-night thoughts—the ones that hit hardest just before sleep. Its raw, hypnotic ‘loop-design’ feels like the pulse of a busker’s open-air jam, alive and unrestrained.

“I hadn’t written a track that was looping-based for a very long time,” TASH explains. “I steered away from it because I felt as though I’d been pigeon-holed as only a ‘looper’ and not so much of a musician/composer/producer.”

With lyrics that rebel against the suffocating rush of the fast lane, this song challenges you to step back, breathe, and embrace the bigger picture.

Accompanying the release is their ‘Live at Lonely Lands Studio’ performance, taking us back to where it all began—a tribute to TASH‘s roots and the magic of those early, unpolished bedroom performances of some early TASH tracks including “Notion” and “Jungle.” Stripped back and free-flowing, this live session captures the pure, unfiltered energy that defined the start of their journey. It’s a rare and intimate glimpse into the soul of their music.

WATCH ‘LIVE AT LONELY LANDS STUDIO’ HERE

“Milk and Honey is a return to the roots, a return to the beginning of why and how music made me feel in the first place when it was just ‘plug your shit in and jam,’” says TASH. “It was less structured and less focused on delivering a ‘hit’ less pressure to be anything other than just the jam itself.” “I’ve seen a lot in my career as an artist and approaching a more mature side of it 10 years in,” adds TASH. “I’ve seen many fast lanes, been in many fast lanes, crashed the vehicle, rebuilt from the wreck, rehabbed my brain, and it always lands me in the same place—back to the start.”

Like unlocking a memory-hoarding vault, this track recaptures the magic of the beginning—a free-flowing creativity they haven’t felt in years. Familiar yet fresh, it carries the unmistakable palette of earlier material, reminding us of why they started this journey in the first place. It’s not just music; it’s a homecoming.

On the live front, TASH will return to the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, on Friday, June 20 for a truly special and profoundly personal performance. Having already captivated audiences on this iconic stage twice before with sold-out shows, their 2025 show represents a defining milestone in an extraordinary and trailblazing career.

With the breathtaking Red Rocks as the backdrop, this unforgettable evening will feature an electrifying blend of fresh tracks, timeless hits, and stunning visuals, showcasing TASH’s remarkable journey and solidifying their status as one of Australia’s most influential and revered artists.

With a career spanning over a decade, TASH’s accomplishments speak volumes: selling out shows at iconic venues, headlining major festivals, and selling out global arenas as well earning 15 ARIA nominations and the 2023 Rolling Stone Global Artist Award (Australia). Yet, for TASH, the journey is far from over. With their unwavering drive to push creative boundaries and a focus on building a broader legacy as an entrepreneur and mentor, TASH continues to shape the industry on their own terms.

As “Milk & Honey” marks the beginning of a transformative year, TASH SULTANA remains, as always, an artist in motion—creating, evolving, and inspiring a global audience along the way.

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SRO PR CONTACTS:

National:
Marcee Rondan, marcee@sropr.com
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Tour Press:
Andrea Faulk, afaulk@sropr.com

DATE: APRIL 23, 2024

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK

TASH SULTANA
RETURNS TO NORTH AMERICA
FOR SIX SUMMER SHOWS
INCLUDING FESTIVAL APPEARANCES AT
ROSE ON THE RIVER AND LEVITATE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Photo credit: Ben McFadyen

Multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer-songwriter, engineer, and entrepreneur TASH SULTANA will return to the U.S. this summer with live shows including two festival appearances. The dates kick off July 5 in Chicago at the Rose on the River festival, followed by a July 6 stop at the Levitate Music Festival in Marshfield, MA. TASH will then perform four solo shows including concerts in Los Angeles (Costa Mesa) and Las Vegas (the full itinerary is below). Tickets for the shows go on sale Friday, April 26 at 10:00 AM (local time); an artist presale begins Wednesday, April 24 at 10:00 AM (local time), and local presales: are available Thursday, April 25 at 10:00 AM (local time). Click HERE for presale information.

As TASH continues to work on new music, these shows will be the only ones in the U.S.; they last toured here in 2023 on a headlining cross-country tour in support of their SUGAR EP released via their own label, Lonely Lands Records.

For the headlining shows, TASH will be joined by support act soul, jazz, and R&B creative force Chiiild. Helmed by Yonatan Ayal, Chiiild crafts beautiful and thought-provoking hymns that transcend genres. As an artist influenced by everyone from Pink Floyd to Sam Cooke, Chiiild has a knack for melding sounds and coupling them with songwriting that is rooted in both storytelling and social commentary.

Chiiild
Photo credit: Eddie Mandell

TASH’s 2024 U.S. tour dates are as follows:

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About Tash Sultana:

Since they broke through into the Australian music scene more than a decade ago, Tash Sultana has been nothing less than a musical force.

The gender-fluid multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer-songwriter, engineer and entrepreneur has carved out every step in their musical journey over the last 15 years, which has taken them from performing open night mics all over the country, busking the streets of Melbourne to releasing platinum records, accumulating billions of streams, nominations across the globe, to winning awards and selling hundreds of thousands of concert tickets worldwide.

Tash creates, composes, writes, engineers and produces everything that is heard live, and on record. Tash is the band. Their now-famous busking sessions on Melbourne’s Bourke Street catapulted them into the eyes and ears of music fans everywhere, and a viral video of their early song ‘Jungle’ brought them international attention. Since then, it’s been nothing but a meteoric rise.

Their debut album Flow State landed in 2018 and quickly became Gold certified, and spawned Platinum and Gold records with singles ‘Mystik’ and ‘Murder to the Mind’.

In 2019 alone, Tash sold more than 500,000 concert tickets globally, and over the years they’ve notched up major international appearances at festivals like Coachella, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, and Montreal Jazz Festival.

Acclaimed second record Terra Firma landed in 2021, and garnered widespread praise for Tash’s raw and reflective songwriting and ambitious musical arrangements. Like everything before it, the entirety of the record was carved by Tash – every instrument that was played, every bit of musical arrangement, every bit of production. But for the first time, Terra Firma saw Tash bring in a couple of close friends and collaborations to co-write – including Matt Corby, Dann Hume, Jerome Farah, and Josh Cashman.

Their extensive catalog has nearly broken the internet, having raked in billions of streams and counting.

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DATE: JULY 19, 2023

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK

Photo: Tash Sultana

TASH SULTANA
ANNOUNCES SUPPORT ACTS:
FOR 32-DATE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR:
CHIIILD, GO-JO, BAILEN

TASH’S TOUR STOPS INCLUDE SHOWS IN CITIES THEY HAVE NEVER PERFORMED IN AS WELL AS APPEARANCES AT SEA.HEAR.NOW, FORMAT FESTIVAL AND MEMPHO MUSIC FESTIVAL

‘SUGAR’ EP NOW OUT AUGUST 18

SUGAR, the upcoming EP from multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer-songwriter, engineer, and entrepreneur TASH SULTANA, has a new release date, August 18. Due out via their own label, Lonely Lands Records, it’s available for pre-order now here.

The new release date comes as TASH prepares to launch their 32-city headlining North American tour. The shows follow summer performances in Europe and kick off August 22 in San Diego before wrapping October 1 in Memphis and include cities they have never performed in before as well as major festivals appearances. See below for full list of dates and support acts Chiiild, Go-Jo, Bailen.

In advance of the EP, TASH recently released (July 5) a new track, “Bitter Lovers.” The song–which follows two previous singles, “James Dean” and “New York”–takes a different turn with a collaboration featuring American soul R&B artist BJ The Chicago Kid. The song showcases their combined exceptional chemistry and creative synergy. The journey began when BJ shared a demo with Tash during their tour in September 2022.

SUGAR was co-engineered, produced, composed and arranged by TASH who played every single instrument on the EP. TASH–who withheld releasing any new projects for over two years–came into the EP with a refreshing perspective, described as a combination of past, present and future workings. The new release embodies their commitment to innovation and artistic exploration. Fans will hear this as a teaser of an “album cut in half.”

TASH reveals that the EP’s theme serves as a reflection piece, encapsulating their life from 2021 to 2023. It is a captivating storytelling experience incorporating cryptic wording and musical style, leaving the true message open to interpretation. TASH ensures that no one will ever fully discover the true meaning of the message.

TASH wrote the songs for the SUGAR in the comfort of their own home, studio, and mind, with their notebook serving as a creative companion throughout the journey. This intimate environment allowed TASH to explore their musical vision and fully bring it to life.

SUGAR Tracklisting
James Dean
New York
You People Freak Me Out
Bitter Lovers (feat. BJ the Chicago Kid)
1975
Dove

DATE – VENUE — LOCATION
^*AUG 22 — The Rady Shell At Jacobs Park — San Diego, CA
^*AUG 23 — Avila Beach Resort — Avila Beach, CA
^*AUG 25 — Frost Amphitheater — Stanford, CA
^*AUG 26 — Britt Pavilion — Jacksonville, OR
AUG 27 — Thing — Port Townsend, WA
^*AUG 29 — Orpheum Theatre — Vancouver, BC
^*AUG 30 — Cuthbert Amphitheater — Eugene, OR
SEP 1 — Sandy Amphitheater — Sandy, UT
^*SEP 2 — Dillon Amphitheater — Dillon, CO — SOLD OUT
^*SEP 3 — Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater — Vail, CO
^*SEP 5 — Harrah’s Kansas City – Voodoo Lounge — Kansas City, MO
⁺SEP 6 — The Sylvee — Madison, WI
⁺SEP 8 — The Salt Shed — Chicago, IL
⁺SEP 9 — Megacorp Pavilion — Newport, KY
⁺SEP 10 — Agora Theatre — Cleveland, OH
⁺SEP 12 — Rebel — Toronto, ON
⁺SEP 13 — Mtelus — Montreal, QC
⁺SEP 15 — Roadrunner — Boston, MA
SEP 16 — Sea.Hear.Now — Asbury Park, NJ
⁺SEP 17 — Kings Theatre — Brooklyn, NY
^XSEP 19 — Harrisburg University At The Forum — Harrisburg, PA
^XSEP 20 — Ting Pavilion — Charlottesville, VA
SEP 22 — The Tabernacle — Atlanta, GA — SOLD OUT
SEP 23 — The Pageant — St. Louis, MO
SEP 24 — Format Festival — Bentonville, AR
^XSEP 27 — The Fillmore — New Orleans, LA
^XSEP 29 — 713 Music Hall — Houston, TX
^XSEP 30 — The Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory — Irving, TX
OCT 1 — Mempho Music Festival — Memphis, TN
^XOCT 3 — Rabbit Rabbit — Asheville, NC
^XOCT 4 — Mars Music Hall — Huntsville, AL
OCT 8 — Austin City Limits Music Festival — Austin, TX
With Special Guest CHIIILD^*, GO-JO⁺, BAILEN^X

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TASH SULTANA
ANNOUNCES ‘SUGAR’ EP OUT AUGUST 11
EPIC NEW TRACK AND VIDEO FOR
“BITTER LOVERS”
FEATURING BJ THE CHICAGO KID
SET FOR RELEASE JULY 5

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

TASH SULTANA–multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer-songwriter, engineer, and entrepreneur–is making waves with the announcement of their upcoming EP, SUGAR, set for release August 11 via their own label, Lonely Lands Records, and available for pre-order now here. Listen to “Bitter Lovers” here and watch the video here.

In advance of the EP, TASH has released a new track, “Bitter Lovers,” out July 5. The song–which follows two previous singles, “James Dean” and “New York”–takes a different turn with a collaboration featuring American soul R&B artist BJ The Chicago Kid. The song showcases their combined exceptional chemistry and creative synergy. The journey began when BJ shared a demo with Tash during their tour in September 2022.

TASH explains, “Pretty sure it’s like any typical modern-day music collab. We had been following each other for a while cause I’m a fan of what he does, and lo and behold, one morning, I woke up, and there was a nice little message in my DM’s from BJ saying, ‘let’s fucking do a track.’ Now here we are.”

TASH began working on the track in their own Lonely Lands Studio laying down the verse and chorus harmonies and flipping the ending with beat sampling, heavy basslines, and a sax solo. But the missing piece wasn’t filled until February 2023, with the final touches laid in person at a Los Angeles studio. BJ’s verse was crafted on the spot, and the harmonies were laid before the verse, an interesting approach to working almost completely backwards.

“It means something different to both of us, which is why we decided to split a verse each and come together in the chorus,’ TASH explains. “For me, some people just think you’re going to be waiting around forever, in any capacity, for a friend, lover, or family member. I got boundaries with people, and that’s what I’m getting at in this track.”

“This was one I had in the stash waiting for a good home, or I would use it myself,” BJ says. “So happy Tash loved it as much as myself. This one will only get better with time.”

SUGAR was co-engineered, produced, composed and arranged by TASH who played every single instrument on the EP. TASH–who withheld releasing any new projects for over two years–came into the EP with a refreshing perspective, described as a combination of past, present and future workings. The new release embodies their commitment to innovation and artistic exploration. Fans will hear this as a teaser of an “album cut in half.”

TASH reveals that the EP’s theme serves as a reflection piece, encapsulating their life from 2021 to 2023. It is a captivating storytelling experience incorporating cryptic wording and musical style, leaving the true message open to interpretation. TASH ensures that no one will ever fully discover the true meaning of the message.

TASH wrote the songs for the SUGAR in the comfort of their own home, studio, and mind, with their notebook serving as a creative companion throughout the journey. This intimate environment allowed TASH to explore their musical vision and fully bring it to life.

Fans of TASH can expect a mature approach in this EP, as it artfully blends sonics of past works NOTION, FLOW STATE and TERRA FIRMA. TASH skillfully weaves these elements together, imparting the lessons learned from the present moment. With their unique blend of musicality and introspection, TASH SULTANA will continue to captivate and inspire fans, delivering a transformative and deeply meaningful experience with their new EP.

SUGAR Tracklisting
James Dean
New York
You People Freak Me Out
Bitter Lovers (feat. BJ the Chicago Kid)
1975
Dove

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DATE: MAY 9, 2023

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/MARCEE RONDAN/ANDREA FAULK

Photo Credit: Giulia Giannini McGauran

TASH SULTANA’S
LATEST SINGLE, “NEW YORK,”
CAPTURES THEIR ELECTRIC ENERGY
IN A CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS

SINGLE IS RELEASED IN ADVANCE OF TASH’S
MASSIVE 50-DATE TOUR
ACROSS EUROPE, THE UK, AND NORTH AMERICA

TASH SULTANA, the gender-fluid multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer-songwriter, engineer, and entrepreneur, is set to release their second single, “New York,” on May 10, from an as-yet untitled EP out later this year through their label Lonely Lands Records.

LISTEN TO NEW YORK HERE

Amid a global lockdown, the music industry struggled, with tours and festivals cancelled left and right. During this time, TASH found themselves again hidden in their studio. “New York” is a track written about a specific experience in the city itself.

“I will never forget a time last year when I was so f**ked up, TASH says. “It was before my Pier 17 show [2022], one of the lowest points of my life, professionally and personally, and I just wanted to know what it is or what I could do to make it stop. Do I run, do I scream, do I jump into the water, do I cry, what’s it going to take to get me through the night.”

It began as a little jam project on their hard drive, written in just an hour on a keyboard. What started as a simple experiment eventually evolved into a powerful and reflective piece of music written in crypticism with hidden stories camouflaged in happy sonics. It’s a common approach for TASH—their darkest songs usually sound the happiest.

“I have always found New York hard to find my place in,” TASH explains. “Everything is so fascinatingly fast that I think people are running from something. The city never sleeps, and its people don’t either. Among the chaos, how do you cope, drink it, smoke it or medicate it away? What do people do to get through the night.”

“New York” showcases a different approach to songwriting, focused heavily on beat production and sample flipping. The listener hears TASH taking a different musical approach than in previous material. TASH has remained tight lipped about the true meaning of the track, saying that “it’s not quite what you hear it as. I am telling a story, and it’s not a happy one either. ‘Cover me in sugar just to get me through the night’ is a reference to self-medicating yourself just to get by, which is something many people face as a coping mechanism in society.”

One key element that sets TASH SULTANA apart is their ability to effortlessly blend various musical genres, including pop, hip hop, funk, reggae, alternative, indie, rock, jazz and psychedelic folk. Their dynamic live shows, which feature TASH playing multiple instruments, including guitar, bass, drums, synth, keys, mandolin, trumpet, saxophone, flute and pan flutes/pipes, just to name a few, have seen crowds amass in thousands to watch what can only be fully experienced in person.

In June and October of 2023, TASH will embark on an extensive 50-date international touring schedule taking in the EU/UK and North America. Fans can expect to be blown away by the artist’s genre-defying sound and electrifying live performances.

TASH explains, “Every tour is a professional and personal cycle, and I feel that what is laying ahead of me is the best yet to come.” With this dedication and passion, it’s no wonder that TASH has become one of the most exciting Australian exports.

Full tour dates at https://www.tashsultana.com

TASH has recently been making waves in the music industry, winning the 2023 Rolling Stone Global Artist Award (Australia) and delivering captivating live performances as a headliner at four festivals: Cali Vibrations, alongside Snoop Dogg and Jack Johnson; last month’s Vintage Vibes; Lazy Mountain; and Bluesfest. TASH SULTANA‘s virtuosic guitar skills and mesmerising voice captivated the audience from start to finish. Tonedeaf described their genre-defying sound as a “masterclass in musical experimentation and innovation.” At the same time, The Music praised their proficiency as a multi-instrumentalist, using guitar, bass, drums, beats, drums, synth, keys, flute, pan flute, pan pipes, mandolin trumpet, and saxophone to create a tapestry of sound created by live looping” Tash’s energetic performances are a testament to their unique sound and position as one of Australia’s most exciting exports with a global reach.”

In addition to their live shows, TASH’S last single, “James Dean,” amassed over 2.3 million streams. The track’s accompanying video has had over 250,000 views on YouTube. Watch HERE

“New York” is available on all streaming platforms NOW

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DATE: APRIL 25, 2023

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/MARCEE RONDAN/ANDREA FAULK

TASH SULTANA
Photo credit: Giulia Giannini McGauran

TASH SULTANA
ANNOUNCES 2023 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
29 DATES INCLUDE SHOWS IN CITIES THEY HAVE NEVER PERFORMED IN AS WELL AS FESTIVAL APPEARANCES INCLUDING SEA.HEAR.NOW, FORMAT FESTIVAL AND MEMPHO MUSIC FESTIVAL
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 28

Since they broke through into the Australian music scene more than a decade ago, TASH SULTANA has been nothing less than a musical force.

The gender-fluid multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer-songwriter, engineer and entrepreneur has carved out every step in their musical journey over the last 15 years. This has taken them from performing open mics night all over Australia, busking the streets of Melbourne to releasing platinum records, accumulating billions of streams and selling hundreds of thousands of concert tickets worldwide. TASH has continued to rocket up the charts and win awards across the globe including the Rolling Stone (AU) 2023 Global Artist of the Year.

Following the news that they will be touring Europe this year, TASH SULTANA has just announced they will be headlining another series of North American shows from August to October 2023. Visiting some cities they have never performed in before as well some huge festivals, TASH SULTANA is back.

“New Cities, New Dates, North America … I’m Coming Back,” TASH says.

TASH recently released the first single “James Dean,” from their upcoming EP due out later this year. This will be the first time North American fans will have to see new music performed live.

“James Dean” is a powerful and soulful song about self-reflection and transformation. It’s a heartfelt ode to learning who your true friends are and having the courage to cut ties with those who don’t add value to your life. The song is driven by a strong guitar riff and a steady beat, while TASH’s passionate vocals entice you to reflect on the relationships you have and how you can make the necessary changes to move forward in life.

TASH began playing the guitar at the age of three after being gifted the instrument from their late grandfather. From there TASH began to pick up other instruments such as piano, keyboard, synth, bass, drums, percussion, beat making, sampling, beatboxing, trumpet, saxophone, flute, mandolin, oud, harmonica, lap steel and panpipes. TASH developed their own unique style of playing involving percussive and finger tapping style guitar coinciding with a vocal range stretching five octaves. TASH and their team also designed a custom loop station which took over two years to build to meet the needs of the intricate and one-of-a-kind performance style.

It all began with the refusal to conform to normal society; this pushed the young artist into pubs and clubs and then eventually onto the streets of Melbourne to busk, where they harnessed crowd stopping performances on Melbourne’s famous Bourke Street. From there, a viral bedroom recording of “Jungle” in 2016 skyrocketed the artist off the street and in front of the world.

TASH has since broken attendance records at sold out global arena tours, selling out the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre for the second time in just five minutes. In 2019 alone, TASH sold over half a million tickets across the globe. TASH’s second album, the #1 ARIA-charting TERRA FIRMA, arrived three years after the ARIA-winning debut album FLOW STATE.

In 2022 TASH released a special MTV UNPLUGGED (LIVE IN MELBOURNE) album featuring live performances recorded at Melbourne’s Iconic Chapel off Chapel. The record is an intimate look at an artist thriving in their natural element. TASH’s MTV unplugged performance was the most successful of any Australian artist to date, having their performance shared in over 160+ different countries.

These shows are just the start of another huge year for TASH.

TASH’s 2023 North American tour dates are as follows:

DATE – VENUE — LOCATION

AUG 22 — The Rady Shell At Jacobs Park — San Diego, CA

AUG 23 — Avila Beach Resort — Avila Beach, CA

AUG 25 — Frost Amphitheater — Stanford, CA

AUG 26 — Britt Pavilion — Jacksonville, OR

AUG 27 — Thing — Port Townsend, WA

AUG 29 — Orpheum Theatre — Vancouver, BC

AUG 30 — Cuthbert Amphitheater — Eugene, OR

SEP 1 — Sandy Amphitheater — Sandy, UT

SEP 2 — Dillon Amphitheater — Dillon, CO

SEP 3 — Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater — Vail, CO

SEP 5 — Harrah’s Kansas City – Voodoo Lounge — Kansas City, MO

SEP 6 — The Sylvee — Madison, WI

SEP 8 — The Salt Shed — Chicago, IL

SEP 9 — Megacorp Pavilion — Newport, KY

SEP 10 — Agora Theatre — Cleveland, OH

SEP 12 — Rebel — Toronto, ON

SEP 13 — Mtelus — Montreal, QC

SEP 15 — Roadrunner — Boston, MA

SEP 16 — Sea.Hear.Now — Asbury Park, NJ

SEP 17 — Kings Theatre — Brooklyn, NY

SEP 19 — Harrisburg University At The Forum — Harrisburg, PA

SEP 20 — Ting Pavilion — Charlottesville, VA

SEP 22 — The Tabernacle — Atlanta, GA

SEP 23 — The Pageant — St. Louis, MO

SEP 24 — Format Festival — Bentonville, AR

SEP 27 — The Fillmore — New Orleans, LA

SEP 29 — 713 Music Hall — Houston, TX

SEP 30 — The Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory — Irving, TX

OCT 1 — Mempho Music Festival — Memphis, TN

Tickets are available at www.TASH sultana.com