Long Island based singer songwriter Tara Hack reveals her new single, the pop anthem ‘Bounce’, released via Ben-Addiction/Believe on February 14. The disco influenced track shows a new side to the rising artist, and is co-written by Phil Pickett, Nick Coler (who also produced the song) and Joe Killington. The creative team have been behind some of Boy George’s biggest hits (including Karma Chameleon). From a young age, Tara realised the power and symbolism of music. Every great social movement in history had inspirational songs and anthems connected with them. Growing up on Long Island, Tara witnessed older generations being transported back to their youth, recounting the stories of their childhood by specific songs that encased these moments.
By Kamil Bobin
Discovered via Musosoup
Hello Tara Hack. What first got you into music?
My dad used to play music a lot around the house. I can't remember there being a time when I wasn't into music. Music is like my meditation and it's what keeps me grounded.
What do you think your role is in this world?
I hope to bring happiness and joy. I've always wanted to help people, and I think that's also why I love music so much, because I think music can save people.
Your latest track is 'Bounce'. Can you share with us the background of its creation and did any unusual things happen during its creation?
Nick Coler, a co-writer and the producer of the song, showed it to Phil Pickett, Joe Killington, and myself, and we just loved it. I think we wrote it in about 5 mins. It was one of those moments when you go into the studio and everything flows, and it seems so easy. The song practically wrote itself.
What is one message you would give to your fans?
Thank you for being a fan of mine. It really means so much to me and allows me to do the thing that I love.
How do you spend your time?
When I am not performing, I love spending time with my family.
What are you most proud of?
I think I am most proud of the fact that I set out a goal to record at Abbey Road Studios and then did it. I remember walking into Studio 2 and they had this giant screen up and photos of The Beatles were being projected across the screen and I remember standing there thinking "Wow, I actually did it." It's moments like that that make all the practicing alone in your bedroom worth it.
If you could go open a show for any artist who would it be?
I would love to open for Coldplay.
What are you doing to ensure you continue to grow and develop as an artist?
I am constantly looking to learn and try new things. I want to look back and see that I've improved as opposed to looking back and feeling the opposite.
Do you think that technology is improving lives?
I think like anything else it has positives and negatives.
What are your plans for the future?
We're planning to release a lot of new music this year, so I am really looking forward to that.