TTSSFU

TTSSFU
Stephens in 2025
Background information
Born
Tasmin Nicole Stephens

2003 (age 22–23)
OriginWigan, Greater Manchester, England
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2020–present
Labels
Formerly ofDuvet
Websitettssfu.com

Tasmin Nicole Stephens (born 2003), also known as TTSSFU, is an English singer-songwriter and guitarist based in Manchester.[1][2] She[a] played guitar in the post punk band Duvet and has since gained prominence as a solo artist in the shoegaze and dream pop genres. Stephens is signed with Partisan Records.

Early life

Stephens grew up in Wigan, Greater Manchester.[3]

Career

The post punk band Duvet formed in 2022, with Stephens serving as guitarist.[4]

Under the TTSSFU moniker, Stephens released lead single "I Hope You Die" in December 2023[5] and the mini-album Me, Jed and Andy in February 2024 via Fear of Missing Out Records. The mini-album takes its title and inspiration from the relationship between Andy Warhol and Jed Johnson. That summer, Stephens supported Mannequin Pussy on tour.[6] In October 2024, Stephens signed with Partisan Records. The single "Studio 54" was the debut release under Partisan.[7]

In August 2025, Stephens released her second mini-album as TTSSFU titled Blown.[8][9] In November 2025, Stephens released the single "Upstairs".[10][11]

Artistry

The first band Stephens was "obsessed" with as a child was the Beatles. Through her older sister, Stephens was introduced to Nirvana and the Cure.[2] Kurt Cobain of the former was "an entry to grunge" for Stephens.[1] Her other formative influences include Slowdive, Cigarettes After Sex and Soko.[12] Me, Jed and Andy drew upon Soko, Alex G and Coma Cinema, while Blown drew upon the Cure, Wolf Alice and Sky Ferreira.[9]

Discography

Mini-albums

  • Me, Jed and Andy (2024)
  • Blown (2025)

EPs

  • The Body (2022)

Singles

  • "Has to End (Fast Version)" (2021)
  • "Help" (2021)
  • "Meat" (2022)
  • "Wideawake (demo)" (2022)
  • "Pocket" (2022)
  • "California" (2022)
  • "Palms" (2022)
  • "At All" (2022)
  • "Remember" (2022)
  • "Growing Older" (2023)
  • "Jed" (2023)
  • "I Hope You Die" (2023)
  • "Baggage" (2024)
  • "Studio 54" (2024)
  • "Upstairs" (2025)

Notes

  1. ^ Stephens uses she/her and they/them pronouns.

References

  1. ^ a b Sirisuk, JJ (28 August 2025). "Lo-fi horror and high emotion: introducing Manchester's TTSSFU". Hero. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  2. ^ a b Crudgington, Kate (17 July 2025). "On the Rise: TTSSFU". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  3. ^ Greenwood, Douglas (16 July 2025). "Meet Britain's Accidental Shoegaze, Meme-Making New Rockstar". i-D. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  4. ^ "Introducing #273 - Duvet". When the Horn Blows. 16 October 2023. Retrieved 12 July 2025.
  5. ^ "Manchester's TTSSFU shares sinister dream-pop of 'I Hope You Die' & announces 'Me, Jed and Andy' EP via Fear of Missing Out Records". Bizzarre. 1 December 2023. Retrieved 12 July 2025.
  6. ^ "Gig Review: Mannequin Pussy x TTSSFU at Strange Brew". The Bristol Magazine. 21 June 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2025.
  7. ^ Hatfield, Amanda (15 October 2024). "TTSSFU signs to Partisan, shares new video for "Studio 54"". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved 12 July 2025.
  8. ^ Jamieson, Sarah (21 July 2025). "TTSSFU returns with details of new 'Blown' EP". DIY. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  9. ^ a b Foulkes, Tilly (27 August 2025). "TTSSFU is learning to embrace the chaos". NME. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  10. ^ Murray, Robin (26 November 2025). "TTSSFU Channels Obsession On New Single 'Upstairs'". Clash. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  11. ^ Reilly, Nick (28 November 2025). "TTSSFU, Jalen Ngonda & Jordan Rakei and more lead our Hot New Songs playlist". Rolling Stone UK. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  12. ^ "TTSSFU". Fear of Missing Out Records. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
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