![]() “’Cause now, I’m sensitive as f-.” The music pauses then, as a kind of defensive afterthought, Verdes adds, “b-.” The rapid beat of “rEaL WOrLD” slows as Verdes drops words like descending steps on an escalator: “I’m only taking really, really positive, constructive comments, he says. His speaker knows that he made the right choice but feels left behind nonetheless, an experience as “irrational” and persistent as feeling ghost limbs after amputation. In opener “rEaL WOrLD,” for example, Verdes examines his battling emotions about dropping out of college to pursue a musical career. Verdes’ lyrics explore many themes: weakness, affection and a strong desire to do better, as well as an inborn sense that he will, somehow, turn out “A-O-K.” Insecurity, however, dominates the word count. They expose the selfish and petty motives of each listener - and, as a result, create a cathartic sense of freedom. Though the album’s sounds lift serotonin levels with simple bodily pleasure, Verdes’ lyrics invoke a more complicated response. Later, when the choruses swing into motion, guitar, claps and piano implore listeners to get out of their seats and into the kind of dancing that raises the heart rate but doesn’t break a sweat. Listeners will find themselves bobbing and swaying before the first words of the album even reach their ears. “TV” is simply groovy, groovy to its bones. The album also resembles the Rodrigo track because of its quick, bouncy rhythm. ![]() Like Olivia Rodrigo’s “ Sour,” which also reigned on TikTok, “TV” tackles universal insecurity with the incisiveness of a young person. Through each tune, Verdes pours out the honesty of a 13-year-old staring at the ceiling and pulling out the truth within himself: He’s an insecure mess. The album’s short, chorus-heavy songs tackle blundering relationships of all kinds: with fame, parents, girlfriends and, most prominently, the self. Like a just-ripe piece of fruit, “TV” brings a smile to sweet tooths and critical palettes alike. In “TV,” Verdes’ kinetic combination of brutal self-assessment, assured optimism and pure catchy power makes the 24-year-old artist a joyful addition to the music industry. You won’t regret trying to make music, ever.“Stuck In The Middle” used TikTok to pave the way for Tai Verdes’ debut album, “TV.” The single as well as the more recent track “A-O-K” have been hugely successful on the platform, with “Stuck In The Middle” trending for roughly a month and “A-O-K,” at the time of writing, the fourth most trending sound.Īnd the songs deserve the attention. Just wanted to say if you’ve ever heard a song and thought “I could do that,” go fucking do it. Isn’t that such an artsy thing to say, “finishing up my EP?” So ridiculous. I’m working on finishing up my entire EP right now, so that’s exciting. What else are you working on at the moment? What's next? ![]() Meeting people and trying to figure out if they are the worth spending your time on and vice versa. The video for “Stuck in the Middle” is just showing what dating is like for anyone my age. Tell us about the video for "Stuck In The Middle." but if you can really articulate that feeling that you think inside your head. I think you have to be really honest and relatable in your music in order to make a hit. What's the recipe for a successful (viral) song on TikTok? I knew the song was going to be big when I sent it or showed it to my friends and instead of people giving you the typical “Aww, that’s cute, he’s trying” vibe, they gave me the, “Oh shit, I’d put this on my playlist” vibe. When did you first realize "Stuck In The Middle" was really gaining traction? It took 3 years of taking song writing seriously before I felt like I could consistently make something good. You gotta realize you’re bad in order to get better. When I started making music, I started making bad music, which I think is really important. When did you start making your own music? He chatted with NYLON about the release of the official "Stuck In The Middle" video, what it takes to make a viral hit and why if you have an inkling to try something new, you should "go fucking do it." Now, with "Stuck In The Middle" having hit #1 on the Spotify US Viral Charts, Verdes is working on a debut EP.
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