Hi friends,
I’m so excited to share something new and meaningful with you. Goodbye, Beautiful (Marco Arroyo) and I have released two new songs that feel like opposite sides of the same coin.Â
At the start of the year, searching for light in heavy times, we wrote “Flood The Zone.” It’s rooted in unity and hope, carrying the spirit of an anthem—a reminder that togetherness and resilience can push back against chaos.
As the year unfolded and circumstances grew darker, we asked ourselves what the counterbalance might be. The answer came in “Gilded Bastards,” a raw, driving track that turns frustration into defiance. Where “Flood The Zone” uplifts, “Gilded Bastards” burns.
For me, stepping out of my folk-pop and singer-songwriter roots into high-energy rock was unexpected, but the urgency of the moment gave me something sharp to say. The result is bold, blistering, and unlike anything I’ve done before. Even though we wrote and recorded from different states, these songs still feel like they were created in the same room—immediate, natural, and alive. Together, they reveal the duality of hope and resistance.
I’m proud to share that they’re available today on Bandcamp as a limited edition 7" vinyl, with all profits donated to The Trevor Project and The ACLU.
✨ Order your copy now on BandcampÂ
Additionally, both “Flood The Zone” and “Gilded Bastards” are also streaming everywhere you listen to music— Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, and more.
Thank you for being here, for listening, and for standing with me in turning music into action.
With gratitude,
Tara
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