Release Date: 22nd May
Tawny Graf, the Austin-based vocalist, songwriter and producer known for her emotionally charged electronic sound, will release her debut album Autonomy on 22nd May 2026.
Created over several years, Autonomy emerged from a prolonged period of introspection rather than any single defining moment. The record captures the gradual process of questioning identity, control and the journey back to oneself after years of influence from relationships, expectations and external noise. It reflects an accumulation of experiences that led Tawny Graf to abandon attempts to write what she thought she should create, and instead follow what felt genuinely true, however uncomfortable or unfamiliar that path became.
The album moves through themes of longing, confrontation and release, ultimately arriving at a place of greater clarity, self-definition and grounded presence. The feeling throughout is one of clarity achieved through tension. Tawny Graf wrote, performed and recorded the entire project herself in a highly personal and hands-on process that prioritised honesty over perfection.
Final mixes and mastering were handled by Tim Gerron, whose analog approach and deep understanding of the music added warmth, depth and cohesion while carefully preserving the emotional core of the performances. The collaboration is described as one rooted in genuine comprehension rather than purely technical execution.
Visually, Autonomy maintains the same minimalist ethos. The imagery is stripped back and deliberate, focusing on the body, signal and identity to create an immersive space for the listener rather than presenting a literal narrative. Tawny Graf views the project not merely as a collection of songs, but as the foundation of a broader sonic and visual world she is continuing to build.
Blending cinematic textures with modern house and alternative influences, Tawny Graf’s music is characterised by a careful balance of restraint and intensity. Her work consistently explores themes of identity, control and self-definition. Based in Austin, she is currently developing a hybrid live and DJ performance experience designed to deliver her music in curated, atmospheric environments that prioritise connection and immersion over spectacle.
Influences
Sade, Depeche Mode
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