Rising singer, songwriter, and storyteller Tianna Esperanza returns with her dramatic new offering ‘Lone Child’, taken from her forthcoming debut album Terror out this February 17.

Originating from Massachusetts, Tianna’s outsider status – queer and of mixed heritage – play a big part in her life and music, with themes of protest and deeper, lived lyricism running throughout her work. In this way, ‘Lone Child’ feels both classic and supremely of the moment – openly combatting sexual violence and colourism and emerging as an anthem of confidence, guidance and freedom, of finding your way through dark times.

Balancing an innate sultriness with punk spikiness, it’s clear that Tianna’s muses – the likes of Nina Simone and Public Enemy – have been closely studied. The grand-daughter of legendary punk drummer, Palmolive – pioneering founder of the all-female punk band the Slits and the Raincoats has laid a foundation and flair that will continue the growing attention around the fiery young talent.