Tina Tara is a talented pop singer-songwriter, originally from Vienna, Austria, who now calls Los Angeles home. Tina recently dropped her incredible new single/video entitled “Maybe”, so it was only right that we connect with her to discuss this new release, as well as what we can expect musically for the rest of the year, her creative process for new music development, and much more.

After reading our Q&A, be sure to connect with Tina on her website and social media, and check some more of her music on Spotify!

Congratulations on the release of your new single/video "Maybe". What inspired you to write the song and who produced it?

Thank you. I am so happy the song is finally released and out for everyone to hear. The song was produced by my co-writer Anthony Goldsbrough who is incredibly talented and so much fun to work with. He played a beat to me he thought I'd like and I immediately got a confident but oddly cheeky vibe from it. There was not a systematic “theme” I followed, it all happened kind of instinctively and the lyrics started flowing. Whenever Anthony and I are writing we enjoy ourselves and have fun and I think that reflects in the music too.

Tell us about your incredible visual for "Maybe". How did you and the director come up with its treatment?

The dating scene in this day and age is bizarre. We wish for the big, true love but we are always aware that we have the option to find someone else if this one doesn't work out. We get over relationships fairly easy and use looks and attributes to compare our dates. I thought it was quite a fun theme to be portraying in the video. On one hand the craving for a significant other who will be there for you to support and love you no matter what. On the other hand the sheer impatience to accept flaws, build what is broken but instead look for a new, better version that fits the ideal. The topic “robot” has been around for a while and I simply chose it as a metaphor for how our society ticks, even if we sometimes don't want to admit it.

Visually it was challenging as I had never seen the apartment in person until I was there. We tried to plan ahead as much as possible and I was very happy but also super thankful for how everything turned out. The actors also really brought the story to life and I was so glad I had chosen them for the various roles, especially Darren who made shooting the scenes so much more easy going and fun.

Describe your creative process when it comes to the development of new music.

Energy is everything to me. There is no specific structure as such involved in my writing process, however when I write with Anthony he usually starts with an instrumental that I write to and we develop the rest of the song together. I also write on piano and sometimes to my own acapella melodies and record them on my phone for future development.

I also write to random melodies in my environment, e.g. I once waited on a Skype call and since the person did not pick up I started writing to the Skype melody. So no rules here. Just fun :D

If you had to describe your music to a stranger using only three words, which ones would you select?

Good Vibes Only

You recently moved from London to Los Angeles; how would you compare the cities when it comes to opportunities for artists, especially in pop music?

I haven't been in LA for too long yet, but I have already met so many amazing people and built some real friendships. I would say the difference for me is, that people in LA are a little more outgoing than in London so it becomes fairly easy to make new connections.

In terms of pop music, LA is definitely the place to be when you want to break into show business, be bold and outgoing and try new things. I feel free and ready to take on new challenges and this feeling is mirrored by the people I have around me.

What do we all have to look forward to this year when it comes to new music from you?

I cannot wait to write and release more music. When and what is still up to the universe. I am also wanting to collaborate with other artists, producers and DJ's because I love the creative influence different people bring to the writing process.

Live performing is definitely on the agenda as I have spent a lot of time in the studio these past months. Next to all that I am launching my Merch brand “TARADDICTED” very soon so that's something to watch out for.

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