Tia Gordon “Caffeine”

Let’s set the scene. It’s a gloomy Sunday morning, the temperature is somewhere around 10 degrees as you walk into a London café smelling of freshly baked croissants. It’s not too packed, just a crowd of like-minded people who enjoy starting their day early. Some read a book, others catch up on the news. You, however, take the seat by the window, stare out onto the street and notice the music playing in the background. The soundtrack to the start of your day? Tia Gordon’s latest release, ‘Caffeine’.

“Table for two, a little tea with a really nice view” over an atmospheric neo-soul arrangement. UK-based singer Tia Gordon’s pen transforms you right into this setting as she perfectly translates her world into writing. The romantic, almost jazzy R&B number makes a cheeky comparison between someone's love and the feeling of a caffeine rush. Her talent has already been recognized by artists such as Mahalia, Mabel and Sam Smith, names that may well have influenced her music while growing up. At just four years old, Tia had already started singing. She later taught herself to play the guitar during her teenage years, eventually leading her to release music in 2022. Fast forward to today, and we’re being treated to ‘Caffeine’, the soundtrack to your day.