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.
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| Born | Tasmin Nicole Stephens 2003 (age 22–23) |
| Origin | Wigan, Greater Manchester, England |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
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| Formerly of | Duvet |
| Website | ttssfu |
Early life
editStephens grew up in Wigan, Greater Manchester.[3]
Career
editThe 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
editThe 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
editMini-albums
edit- Me, Jed and Andy (2024)
- Blown (2025)
EPs
edit- The Body (2022)
Singles
edit- "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
edit- ↑ Stephens uses she/her and they/them pronouns.
References
edit- 1 2 Sirisuk, JJ (28 August 2025). "Lo-fi horror and high emotion: introducing Manchester's TTSSFU". Hero. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
- 1 2 Crudgington, Kate (17 July 2025). "On the Rise: TTSSFU". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ↑ Greenwood, Douglas (16 July 2025). "Meet Britain's Accidental Shoegaze, Meme-Making New Rockstar". i-D. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ↑ "Introducing #273 - Duvet". When the Horn Blows. 16 October 2023. Retrieved 12 July 2025.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Gig Review: Mannequin Pussy x TTSSFU at Strange Brew". The Bristol Magazine. 21 June 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2025.
- ↑ Hatfield, Amanda (15 October 2024). "TTSSFU signs to Partisan, shares new video for "Studio 54"". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved 12 July 2025.
- ↑ Jamieson, Sarah (21 July 2025). "TTSSFU returns with details of new 'Blown' EP". DIY. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- 1 2 Foulkes, Tilly (27 August 2025). "TTSSFU is learning to embrace the chaos". NME. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
- ↑ Murray, Robin (26 November 2025). "TTSSFU Channels Obsession On New Single 'Upstairs'". Clash. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "TTSSFU". Fear of Missing Out Records. Retrieved 2 September 2025.