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The Power of Music - Thru The Nite

"I wanted to make the listener think, maybe ring that person you haven't heard from in a while and make sure they're ok. I want to make an impact."

Reflecting on his song 'Nightmares', the interlude to his latest EP 'Thru the Nite', Tarun Puri outlines just how much of a profound message you can send to listeners through music. "I repeat the same lines throughout, with the aim of touching the listener. Just like depression can constantly be on your mind and there is nothing the sufferer can do about it."

The song is sung from the perspective of someone who ignores a phone call from their friend, as they are experiencing some underlying mental health problems and seeks to illustrate just how isolated mental illness can make one feel.

In similar vein, Tarun's first track 'Famous' stands out as a personal reflection of his work. "It shows the shift in mentality I have undergone in the past six months. I've started to further believe in myself and my music", he says, highlighting lyrics that serve as reminders to his end goals. Though self-explanatory, the line "one day they'll scream my name" shows his desire to keep spreading the messages his music brings to the wider world, which can be seen in his ostensibly focused personality.

But the EP is not all introspective. 'Skyfall' is a move away from the rest of the album, a precursor to Tarun's desire to experiment with many styles. He succeeds triumphantly in this, with dominating lyrics complementing a background tune that could make even the most energetic person sit back and reflect. And although Night Angel has a softer, more internally focused tone, it has the feeling of an unfinished, passionate work that match the lyrics Tarun says he was aiming for.

'Thru The Nite' also features collaborations with friends, MX BLU and Zac Sanders. 'Spark It', with the former, was particularly spontaneous, "I met BLU at a house party in Birmingham and soon we were discussing music. I listened to his tracks as soon as I got home and haven't stopped listening since."

Meanwhile, BLU said about their work, "Me and Tarun have been in the works with a couple of tunes, 'Spark It' being one of them and when he sent me the beat I knew that it was a different vibe and that we could work a bop to it. So I took it into my hands and came at it with a melodic approach to contrast but also compliment Tarun's verse and hook. It's a wavy vibe and I hope you enjoy." Their link-up creates a rugged and catchy tune and it is testament to the mindsets of both that Tarun says they made the track without extensive communication.

Conversely, Zac Sanders' contribution to 'Daydreamers' was far more organised. "I've known Zac since we were in reception at primary school" says Tarun. "Linking up last summer, it soon became clear to me that we had something special." Likewise Zac is gushing in his praise for Tarun's work, "Working with Tarun on both EP's and 'Daydreamers' in particular has been a pleasure. I was just starting an idea as Tarun arrived at the studio and his ability to jump on creatively and adapt effortlessly to the track shows his skill. Tarun is talented and focused, two attributed that are key to a rising talent." The result of the dedication of both is a song that combines lyrics with bouncy electronic sounds, and that sticks firmly in the mind.

As a whole, the EP shows great artistic maturity, tremendously following Tarun's first EP "1999". I would like to think him for giving me the opportunity to listen and help convey his work. Tarun continues to send important messages through his music, such as mental health, and for that he can only be enormously credited.

'Thru The Nite' was released today, Friday 8th February and is available on all major streaming platforms. 

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