Tasha Runaway Love Interview

A Truly Promising Career Awaits Tasha

After culminating a long and unique relationship with music comprising of church performances from the age of seven, developing fluidity amongst instruments including piano, guitar and vocals from the age of twelve and even graduating with a Bachelor of Contemporary Performance from the Australian Institute of Music – Tasha is now ready to release her debut single Runaway Love, available on all platforms from May 24th.

Hailing from the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne and growing up in the suburb of Narre Warren has not slowed Tasha down in the slightest as she's been able to write, record and perform with a number of different artists in multiple different venues across the state, most notably performing at Let Go Fest. and as a part of St. Patricks Day, whilst also having her first official feature track signed to a label! This drive has allowed Tasha to build a reputation across Melbourne and allows her to gig 4-5 times a week.

Runaway Love tells a poetic story of hope and anguish, unveiling a complex reality of emotions that are involved with romance as Tasha sings "when your hearts had enough, I don't want to wake up, I runaway". With production and song writing also credited to the veteran triple Grammy award winning powerhouse MSquared Productions, this single puts Tasha in a very good position for her next single. Her airy and soothing vocals fall with an ambience similar to Halsey coupled with the quick and building production this song becomes very much a house anthem.

Interview with Tasha

Question: How would you describe your music?

Tasha: Pop music.


Question: What inspired the song Runaway Love?

Tasha: I wrote this song during a really stressful time in my life it was a time were everything got so overwhelming, the demands of adulthood, responsibilities, time schedules everything piled up all at once and I just wanted to run away. It relates to people going through a hard time and trying to escape. The song also came together through a lot of self-doubt as a musician and trying to strive for perfection through my music and pushing back a debut release.


Question: What motivates you most when writing music?

Tasha: People, just wanting to help people who are going through similar situations and feel like they are the only ones going through it. I know so many songs that have helped me through some really hard times in life, I just want to do the same and help people feel better about their situations through songs.


Question: What was it like working with Msquared Productions on Runaway Love?

Tasha: It was amazing, they are such amazing people!


Question: If you could have anyone, in the world, attend a show, who would it be?

Tasha: Billie Eillish, she is so amazing - her lyrics, stage presence and everything! She is such an authentic person who stays true to herself which I absolutely love.


Question: Which music/artists are you currently listening to?

Tasha: Billie Elish, G-Eazy, Logic, Bebe Rexah and Taylor Swift!


Question: What or who was your inspiration to go into the music industry?

Tasha: My dad was my main inspiration to do music, he used to play gospel music all around the house and was the one who taught me guitar and got me into doing piano lessons at a very young age.


Question: If you could collaborate with another artist, who would it be?

Tasha: I would one day love to collab with G-Eazy, Martin Garix and Calvin Harris; that would be an absolute dream.

Question: What originally inspired you to become a DJ?

Tasha: To be honest, I never thought I would be a DJ! I originally was a singer/songwriter but randomly I entered a DJ competition where they teach people who have no experience how to DJ for six weeks, and I realised how much I love it! I love making people dance and feel happy.


Question: Which is your favourite song to play and why?

Tasha: I love playing the song Crazy In Love as everyone knows that song and as soon as it comes on; everyone goes crazy and loves to dance to it.


Question: What's a typical day like?

Tasha: Waking up early-going to the gym and then replying to emails and doing some work. Work could be teaching or content work for my socials and websites. I will do singing practice and work on some song ideas before getting ready for a gig at night!


Question: Can you share your socials?

Tasha: @natashaemmanuel
@natashaemmanuel www.facebook.com/itstashaemmanuel
Snapchat @natashaemmanuel


Interview by Brooke Hunter