She's most known for blending dreamy music with real-life themes by using a mix of pop and electronic sounds. Her music and visuals aim to help people feel better in today's digital world. She stands out for being genuine and strong, telling listeners it's okay to be imperfect and to find their way in the ever-changing digital age. Renowned for her fusion of avant-garde expression and deeply personal storytelling, Tessa's music has garnered praise across multiple platforms with a growing fanbase of 35k monthly listeners.

Inspired by themes of connection and disconnection seen in the iconic Black Eyed Peas' 2007 hit "Where is the Love," Tessa's new single "Heaven" echoes the struggles of society today while maintaining a timeless relevance. The single employs innovative field recordings, including the resonant bell of Paris's Sacré Coeur basilica, as a metaphor for humanity's transition to a post-human world. This artistic choice adds layers of depth to the narrative, symbolizing our collective struggle with technological progress and its consequences.

"Heaven" also resonates with Tessa's personal musings on the dawn of the digital age. Yet, as the melody unfolds, it evolves into an uplifting anthem of hope and self-empowerment. Tessa's realization that true fulfillment and strength lie within ourselves and our natural surroundings marks a pivotal moment in the song, offering listeners a path to finding peace and clarity amid the chaos of modern life.

Now with the release of "Heaven" Tessa chats over her introspective journey and her experience with a sanctuary where the digital and the divine fuse.

Hey Tessa! Your latest single "Heaven" sounds like a beautiful fusion of modern themes and timeless emotions. What inspired you to delve into such profound territory with this track?

Music has always been a safe space for me and a way to deal with my emotions. So, Heaven came about quite naturally as I was struggling to deal with modern day issues and the oversaturated news and information we inhale everyday. We, as humans, are not supposed to know everything about everyone everywhere, it’s a blessing and a curse. I felt quite helpless and I know it’s a common feeling among my generation, so I felt it was important to talk about it in a very honest way and to remind people that although this over-connected era we are in can make us feel incredibly lonely, Heaven is a reminder that you are not alone, you just have to look up.

Growing up, did you always know you wanted to pursue music, or did that passion develop over time?

I always knew I would be doing some kind of performance art. I started dancing very young, and inherently developed a passion for showmanship. I then became a theater kid and started playing piano and guitar and slowly turned to singing as I started writing at the age of 12. Music has always been a part of my life but it grew and evolved through many different crafts.

Can you share a bit about your journey as a musician so far? Any memorable moments or challenges that have shaped your career?

I think my journey as a musician really begins when I entered The Voice in Belgium at 16. At the time we didn’t have the same kind of social media reach we do now, so I was just posting covers on Facebook in my bedroom with my guitar and didn’t really know where to go from there so I applied to The Voice and was a part of the show for a few episodes. After that, I started working with different people in the business, managers, producers, labels etc. but as I was so young I was still figuring out the direction. I released my first EP at 19 and very shortly after my first album was ready to be released in March of 2020, the first day of lockdown. I think that clearly was the biggest challenge I had to face. So much effort, love and money had been put into that album, so I think to protect myself I just kept going, saying to myself “c’est la vie” deep down it crushed me a little bit. But you grow and you learn and I wouldn’t be the same if all of this wouldn’t have happened so in a way I’m thankful for the trials that are shaping my path.

I’m fascinated by the innovative use of field recordings in "Heaven." Could you share a bit about how you decided to incorporate these elements into your music?

I feel like field recordings really make a song personal, it makes it yours. It’s a moment you capture in your life that you get to integrate in your work and it makes it that much more special. In “Heaven”, you can hear the bells of the Sacré Coeur in Paris in the background. Through sound, you’re transported to a virtual world that exists but in this case only in your mind and I think that’s beautiful.

As a fellow fan of the Black Eyed Peas' "Where is the Love," I can definitely see the resonance in your work. How did that song influence your approach to tackling societal struggles in "Heaven"?

How ironic is it that a song written in 2003 has never been so relevant? I wanted to make my approach to the matter more subtle, where you as a listener read a bit more between the lines. It’s a modern take on our societal issues and the challenges we face today, where we find shelter and guidance through the beauty of nature and the subtleties of human life.

"Heaven" seems to start on a somber note but evolves into something uplifting and empowering. Was this intentional, or did it naturally evolve as you worked on the song?

Yes, in life I always see the good in the bad and I didn’t want the song to be too dark as there is light at the end of the tunnel. We wanted to make the song evolve from the depths to the light.

Your music has always struck me as deeply personal yet universally relatable. How do you find the balance between sharing your own experiences and connecting with a wider audience?

I think as an artist, the key is to talk about your own experiences and convey them in a way that the audience will be able to see themselves in what you’re saying. We all live under the same sky, living the same anguishes, the same joy, the same experiences through different perspectives but intrinsically the same.

Your style is often described as avant-garde. How do you approach blending innovation with authenticity in your music?

My motto has always been “be yourself” whether it be in fashion, my life or my music. You, as a person, are unique, there are no 2 beings like you and that’s beautiful. Of course, in a world where we are so connected, we tend to compare and look at what others are doing and it’s hard to find your uniqueness in all of that but if you stay true to yourself and what you believe in, therein lies the beauty. In my music, it’s the same, it’s important for me to push the envelope and keep on evolving and pushing my personal boundaries.

What's next on the horizon for you? Any exciting projects or collaborations in the works?

After a 2 year break with no releases, I feel like 2024 is clearly my comeback year. I’ll be releasing a couple of singles and eventually an EP in the fall. Hoping to work with interesting visual artists to showcase the music and hopefully perform again.

Finally, if you could sum up the message or feeling you hope listeners take away from "Heaven" in just a few words, what would they be?

Probably to go outside, see the beauty the world has to offer and realize that heaven is all around us, it’s in all of us.