Bengaluru singer Tanya Shanker to release ‘Face the Music’ on November 14

Tanya Shanker will release her 10-track debut album, ‘Face the Music’, on streaming platforms on November 14.

The Bengaluru singer-songwriter has performed at venues across the city since she was 11. She says the title refers both to accepting the consequences of one’s actions and to her changing relationship with music. The title track gives the album its name, while ‘Spotlight’ explores live performance and public attention.

Other songs address relationships and audience expectations. ‘21st Century Celebrity’ considers public opinion, particularly towards women artistes. ‘Second Place’ follows the experience of being someone’s second choice, while ‘Square 1’ and ‘Paper Doll’ deal with heartbreak and changing oneself around others’ expectations.

Richard Andrew Dudley, who has worked with Shanker for nearly 10 years, contributed to the album’s production and composition. Ryan Joseph also helped shape the record, with Jaime Dudley programming drums and Yogesh Pradhan playing guitar.

Shanker previously released the single ‘Battlefield’ at 14, the EP ‘What Lies Beneath’ at 17, and the singles ‘PHOENIX’ and ‘CyberFantasy’ before turning 20.