TTSSFU signs to Partisan, shares new video for “Studio 54”

Manchester-based artist Tasmin Nicole Stephens, who plays guitar in Duvet, has been self-releasing shoegaze as TTSSFU for the past few years, and they’ve now signed to Partisan Records. To coincide with that, they’ve released a new video for the swirling, ethereal “Single 54” off their most recent EP, this year’s Me, Jed and Andy. Watch it below.

“Partisan is a label that holds a lot of the bands I’ve looked up to for years, and for them to see enough potential in me to be signed was just mind blowing,” Tasmin says. “I’m so grateful to be taken on by such a kind group of people who care about my music and future and are totally on board and patient with me. Biggest thank you goes to Matthew at Partisan who found me in the first place. Without him none of this would have happened x.”

They add:

“Studio 54” is about how Andy Warhol got swept up with the New York party scene and how it eventually pushed his partner Jed Johnson away. Andy let Jed down many times, the drugs made him uncomfortable, and Andy seemed to care more about partying and hanging out with his famous friends. Jed eventually had enough and left him for someone else which ultimately broke him. The story resonated with me because sometimes I don’t recognise what I’ve got when I’ve got it and take things for granted.

The video was super exciting to make with my good friend Seth. It was amazing to create the vision that’s been sitting in my head for a while now and bring it to life with such a talented team. We also had some amazing extras who were so fun and helpful all night.

TTSSFU will be on tour in the UK and EU this fall, including shows supporting English Teacher. See all dates below.

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TTSSFU: 2024 TOUR DATES
12th Oct | Glasgow, UK – Tenement Trail
16th Oct | Paris, France – MAMA Festival
17th/18th Oct | Rotterdam, Netherlands – Left of the Dial Festival
19th Oct | Cardiff, UK – Sŵn Festival
7th Nov | Southampton, UK – Heartbreakers *headline
12th Nov | London, UK – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire *
13th Nov | London, UK – Moth Club for The Great Escape First Fifty
14th Nov | Manchester, UK – O2 Ritz (supporting English Teacher)
18th Nov | Glasgow, UK – QMU *
19th Nov | Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK – Boiler Shop *
21st Nov | Bristol, UK – SWX *
26th Nov | London, UK – Scala #
28th Nov | Leeds, UK – Mabgate Bleach
29th Nov | Manchester, UK – YES

* supporting English Teacher
# supporting Lime Garden