Cloudkid
TEYA To-Do List
Release Date 12/07/2024
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CloudKid Presents TEYA - To-Do List

Berlin-based singer-songwriter, TEYA’s latest track reminds listeners that sometimes, they don’t have to pressure themselves into ticking everything off their to-do lists. ‘To-Do List’ is a alt-pop record that lyrically, holds a serious scope, but sonically, sounds funny, which was exactly the artist’s intent.

TEYA says, “I wrote this song when I was in a place where I was severely overworked. For a while, my to-do list was incredibly long and I was overwhelmed with all of the tasks. I tried to take it day by day, and eventually, I managed to tick off every box on it. But quickly after that, I realized that I wasn’t looking after myself during that lengthy process and it showed up in a hard way. So after a difficult period, I decided to also put things on my on the list that were actually good for me, like: take a walk, have a nap, cook a meal and so on. I noticed with this approach, I only did things that were written down and the idea to write this song came to mind. I wanted it to be a little funny, like I could do anything if I just wrote it on the list, but the underlying message is that, I tend to get so lost in work and especially in pleasing others, that I completely forget about myself. The lyrics definitely hit close to home — like, I haven’t been on a vacation in the last 5 years, but I’m going to Greece this summer. Why? It’s on the list. There’s a great summer sound and vibe off the song too, so it all fits.”

»I haven't been on a vacation in the last 5 years, but I'm going to Greece this summer. Why? It's on the list.«

Teodora Špirić, known professionally as TEYA, is an Austrian-Serbian singer-songwriter based in Berlin. At 24 years old, TEYA’s journey so far is testament to her remarkable talent and dedication to her craft. What started as a necessity to create blossomed into a passion — now, career — that has propelled her into the heart of the music industry. Formerly a professional tennis player, TEYA was, however, not a stranger to the stage, performing in musicals during her teen years. In 2020, TEYA decided to retire from tennis, instead shifting focus to writing songs and honing in on her artistry. Now a hobby turned profession, TEYA began competing on-stage as a songwriter, her first competition being the Beovizija 2020, Serbia’s national selection for the Eurovision, followed quickly by Starmania 21, an Austrian singing competition. Since then, TEYA’s musical endeavours have led her to songwriting camps across Europe — forging connections with artists and producers, such as Chiara Castelli, MYLE, FriendsFromCollege, Molly Irvine, FLAVIA, among others — as well as signing a publishing deal with Kayser & Boss, Sony Music Publishing, and Schneeblind Musikverlag, the latter marking a pivotal moment for her, as she left her hometown in Vienna for Berlin shortly thereafter. In September 2022, TEYA wrote the song that would become the entry for 2023’s Eurovision Song Contest, ‘Who The Hell Is Edgar?” of which she’d later perform alongside SALENA as the Austrian contestants for the competition. The song struck a chord with audiences, now having amassed over 30 million plays on various platforms, showcasing her growing impact in the industry. Fresh off the Eurovision battlefield in Liverpool, TEYA begins a new journey in Germany and with CloudKid. Set to release her first ever EP this summer as a solo artist, TEYA will continue writing songs for other up and coming artists in the scene, while furthering her artist career. With powerhouse vocals, signature red highlights and an all-black wardrobe, her momentum shows no sign of slowing nor dimming down any time soon. Her next single, ‘To-Do List,’ out now.

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