With the infectious track ‘Peaches And Wine’ released earlier this year, indie artist Tushar repositioned himself as one of South Australia’s most dynamic fresh voices. The release put him on the map outside of his local community, where the momentum had been building around his musicality already, and gave Australian music lovers a taste of a new presence to be staying updated on.
For the second half of the year, the now Melbourne-based artist and songwriter is gearing up for a busy chapter, marked by a brand new EP – FEELS LIKE A START. An exciting step forward into creative territory for Tushar, Feels Like A Start will capture the essence of this period of life perfectly in the title. Sharing his new single today, fittingly the EP’s title track, Tushar sends vibrant energy and melody into the ether.
Created with Adelaide producers and engineers Mario Spate and Benny Tamblyn, ‘Feels Like A Start’ saw Tushar developing new work in a space of encouragement that led him to lean into memories for inspiration.
Of the new track, Tushar says “I wrote this track a couple years ago but I could never get the right inspiration for the chorus. Last year my partner and I traveled through Central America. We were at our last destination of our trip. My partner had always wanted to become a scuba diver, so we decided to learn in Honduras on a little island called Utila.
I never really had much thought of diving; but it was my partner that really sparked my love for the deep water. On our first open water dive, we descended 18 meters in the warm 26 degree Caribbean Sea and we could not believe our eyes. This is one of those experiences where I would not have jumped in if it wasn’t for her. It was on that beautiful island that I knew I had experienced something that could help me finish this track. I’ll forever be grateful for the time we spent in Utila.”
Along with the release of ‘Feels Like A Start’, Tushar has revealed he will be embarking on his debut headline tour; with shows kicking off in October. A special opportunity to see the music brought to life on some great stages, Tushar has used his platform to champion Asian-Australian artists, highlighting the talent within the diaspora and reinforcing a sense of community that is dear to him.
“I’ll be playing my first headline shows in Adelaide and Melbourne. I have been advocating for more Asian Australian inclusion in the Australian music scene. I’ll be putting together an all Asian Australian lineup. I want to create a space where we feel heard, we feel seen, we feel equal.” TUSHAR
Tushar will also be showcasing at SXSW Sydney this October.
Further program and festival details can be found below.
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TUSHAR ‘FEELS LIKE A START’ TOUR DATE
October 14 - 20 SXSW SYDNEY Sydney/Eora
October 26 Velvet Underground Adelaide/Tarndanya TICKETS
November 2 The Retreat Hotel Melbourne/Naarm