Tendertwin has shared “Asking,” a track off the UK artist’s debut EP Ship Argo, available July 5th. Talking about the new single “Asking”, Tendertwin says: “This is one of the dark times when I would wake up every day, wondering what would happen if I didn’t— on that thin line where nothing in life feels right. When — you want to reach your arms up above, to whoever might be there, or to the side, or towards a body of water, and go: “Am I asking for too much?” You’re not. And if you had to perform this dangerous dance at any point, and pulled through in resilience— I’m glad you’re here now. And I’m glad I’m here to remind you of this.”

In thematic accordance with the mythical underpinnings of the EP and Tendertwin’s upbringing, the video for “Asking” takes a defiant turn at the story of Achilles. Shot in the swimming pool of Tendertwin’s former high school by directors Emre Koktas and Cagla Caglar, this aquatic visualisation of a vicious battle with self winks at Janusian interpretations of vulnerability.

Speaking about the EP title, Tendertwin said “‘Ship Argo’ gets its name from the mythological Greek ship which is said to be the first ship to sail the seas. The wood itself imbued the ship with magical powers, such as the ability to speak and produce its own prophecies. This collection of songs is my ship— these songs were vessels that carried me and kept me safe over the past few years when I was always moving.”

The upcoming EP Ship Argo is a collection of songs that reveal Tendertwin’s introspective musings on themes such as water dementia, unrequited love, and the transient nature of existence and belonging. Each track is imbued with a sense of wanderlust and a longing for connection, mirroring Yilmaz’s own nomadic journey through life.

Produced and mixed by Yuri Shibuichi, Ship Argo features musicians, including Joe Reynolds on cello, Michael Crean on violin, Oscar Browne on bass and electric guitar, Emily Hubbard on cornet, and Faye Thompson on saxophone.

Tendertwin 2024 Tour Dates

April 17 – “Lunch With…” Sessions | 5dB Studios, London
May 18 – The Great Escape Festival
October 17 – Le Mazette | Paris, France
October 18 – Party Teuf | Laval, France
October 20 – Joker’s | Angers, France

order “Asking” HERE