TTSSFU's "I Hope You Die": Tune of the Day

Manchester's FOMO Records is once again home to a rising star, and this time it's DIY shoegazer TTSSFU, set to release their forthcoming EP 'Me Jed and Andy' on February 23, 2024. The announcement is accompanied by the release of the dark and brooding opening track, "I Hope You Die," which has earned its place as our Tune of the Day.

Inspired by the tumultuous 12-year love affair between avant-garde artist Andy Warhol and interior designer/film director Jed Johnson, as portrayed in the 2022 Netflix Docu-series 'The Andy Warhol Diaries,' 'I Hope You Die' is a gossamer beauty of relentless gothic dream-pop hypnosis. TTSSFU, also known as Tasmin Stephens, has a personal connection to the track:

"The EP is all about how I related to Jed and Andy’s relationship and the feelings they both experienced through a failed relationship and lack of being able to be clear with each other. But 'I Hope You Die' has nothing to do with the Jed and Andy thing; that’s why the original EP name changed from ‘Jed and Andy’ to ‘Me Jed and Andy’! I think 'I Hope You Die' is my favourite song on there, but the most exposing one too, as I’m talking about really personal anger in quite a blunt way. I’ve not really tried to be clever and hide what that song’s about."

Beyond the role as the lead guitarist for the emerging Manchester band Duvet, TTSSFU, Tasmin has been a force in recording, producing, mixing, and mastering all their own music on Garageband since falling in love with classic shoegaze as a teenager. With a track record of self-releasing singles and EPs over the past three years, 'Me Jed and Andy' represents TTSSFU's most musically and conceptually ambitious work to date.

As TTSSFU steps out from the bedroom studio, the artist is gearing up for the first full live show, complete with a backing band. The momentous occasion is set to take place on December 7th at YES (Basement), Manchester, where TTSSFU will support Pregoblin in what promises to be an unforgettable performance. With a unique blend of musicality and introspective storytelling.