Singer-songwriter Tanya Shanker set to release debut album Face the Music

Bengaluru-based singer-songwriter Tanya Shanker is set to release her debut album Face the Music on November 14. She has been performing across venues in the city since the age of 11. This new album is a collection of 10 songs revolving around deeply personal and humane aspects of life and her experiences growing up and evolving as a musician.

“The first time I realised I wanted to pursue music was when I was seven years old and performed a song in front of my schoolmates.” She says the experience of being on stage and the rush of a live performance was a life-changing experience. “I knew I wanted to do this for the rest of my life,” she adds. Her mentor and manager, Richard Andrew Dudley, played a significant role in shaping her musical journey; they have been collaborating for nearly 10 years now.

She released ‘Battlefield’ when she was 14, and another extended play (EP) ‘What Lies Beneath’ at 17. She also released singles ‘PHOENIX’ and ‘CyberFantasy’ by the time she was 19.