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Devansh Shares New Single ‘The Brace’
London-based multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and producer Devansh writes genre-bending music that blends elements of psychedelic soul, modern funk, jazz, indie pop, and world music. He returns with his latest offering ‘The Brace’. With introspective lyricism and a groovy beat, the track simultaneously captures evocative storytelling and laid-back vibes while taking the listener on an emotional journey.
‘The Brace’ merges genres of indie-pop, alternative, soul, and psychedelia together in a delightful, expansive manner, as the rich palette of production features drums, bass, both ambient and funky guitars, strings, and a veritable collection of synthesizers. The vibrant production is paired with compelling dynamic contrasts and Devansh’s captivating vocals that draw the listener in immediately.
The song’s first theme is one of ambivalence and indifference, or more accurately, of experiencing a dearth of feeling. However, a few months ago, a significant and close person returned to Devansh’s life, which ignited a plethora of memories via that relationship along with new sentiments, emotions, and desires. It’s about balancing those conflicting, overpowering feelings – bracing for them – with the recognition that, rather than being closed off, he wants to be in a position where his heart is open and he can experience things.
During a writing and recording retreat at Echo Zoo Studios in February 2023, ‘The Brace’ was first penned with friends and bandmates Ellis Dupuy (drums), Calum Duncan (guitar), and Rudi Creswick (bass). They worked out the structure of a spontaneous jam that produced the groove and chord sequence while Devansh wrote the remaining portions of the song while traveling and bouncing around various other studios. With co-production from Chris Hyson, strings from Hanna Khogali, and additional guitar from Harry Howell, Devansh completed the arrangement with a variety of synths recorded at Echo Zoo (MiniMoog, Jupiter 8, Korg Delta, and Juno 106).
The compelling track showcases Devansh as an emerging artist with a unique sound, no genre bounds, and a penchant for a big outro. His ability to craft music with an immersive sound world is on full display here and showcases that his songs not only resonate but leave a lasting impression. ‘The Brace’ dives deeper in all aspects, highlighting his growth and musical prowess.
On the release, Devansh comments, “‘The Brace’ is my second single since the release of my debut album “To Feel Free” last May. It’s a song about being in a period of emotional indifference and ambivalence, then having someone meaningful re-enter my life, sparking conflicting feelings, emotions, and desires once again. Featuring a whole host of strings and an eclectic collection of synths to contrast the heavy bass and drums groove, it’s my most cinematic track to date”.
“An absolute tune!”- Melvin Odoom, BBC Radio 2.
TIHANE’s debut album ‘The War on Love’ is a genre-blending journey that flips the classic love song on its head—featuring romance, rage, and resilience through a sound inspired by her Polynesian Croatian roots she calls ‘Indigenous Soul’. Blending vintage soul, hypnotic grooves, and electronic textures with raw storytelling, this album explores the mysteries of life, love and healing.
Co-produced by Segnon Tiewul and TIHANE, ‘The War On Love’ features vintage record samples and rich live instrumentation, bringing together artists and producers from across the globe—including Ghana, India, Bermuda, the UK, and the US—and blending genres from R&B and Neo-Soul to AfroHouse and World Fusion. One moment you’re in a smoky jazz room steeped in golden-era soul; the next, you’re dropped into a futuristic Afro House beat flip.
The first single from the album, ‘Throw It Back,’ has dropped on VEVO with a stunning visual of TIHANE wrapped in a python snake, Polynesian dancing in a lush jungle. The track, which has picked up BBC Radio 2 and BBC 6 Music airplay, fuses exotic melodies with a strong beat and thick low end that feels sensually, spiritually, and wildly alive. Directed by TIHANE with cinematography/camera by Chris Oeurn, color grade by Cris Blyth and assistant camera operation by the song’s co-producer, Segnon Tiewul, the ‘Throw It Back’ video boasts a motley crew of adventurous creators who merge cinema with raw ceremony.
On the single, TIHANE says; “I hadn’t produced a track in years. But one day—mid-heartbreak—I locked myself in a studio and let the pain move through me. No plans. Just pure flow. It was raw. It was sensual. It was powerful. That was the moment I realized just how much of my power I’d been giving away—like so many women do. Performing love. Proving worth. Fighting to be chosen. This song became the sound of me remembering my own pulse. The lyrics came through fast, like they’d been waiting. A feminine force—both fierce and tender—took over. She wasn’t asking. She was commanding me: back into the body, back into pleasure, back into truth. Throw It Back might sound like a dance track—and it is—but it’s also ceremonial. It’s for anyone who’s had to move through ache… and figure out how to dance in that fire.”
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TIHANE currently lives between Los Angeles and London, crafting sonic sanctuaries for those ready to feel again and rise again. The single and album follow the release of her track “Ain’t That A B!tch” last year, which got significant acclaim from Clash Magazine, EARMILK, CULTR, and more.
TIHANE’s powerhouse vocals have drawn comparisons to Amy Winehouse, Sade, Cleo Sol, and Adele—delivering the kind of soul you feel in your bones. From nostalgic melodies to her signature twist of rap-singing and percussion-driven drops, her sound is a dynamic force. She’s performed across four continents—from historic venues like L’Olympia (Paris) and Bush Hall (London) to cultural platforms like TEDx, Stamp The Wax, and BBC Introducing. Festival highlights include SXSW, Soho House NYC, Homecoming (South Africa), Nyege Nyege (Uganda), and Africa Nouveau (Kenya).
TIHANE’s debut album ‘The War on Love’ — an ode to radical tenderness— is both a personal testimony and a universal offering that invites listeners to feel deeply, move freely, and remember who they are.
Catch TIHANE performing at Pizza Express Live in London on July 22, 2025.
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