Produced by Scott McCannell and mixed by Monophonics’ frontman Kelly Finnigan, Tanika Charlesunleashes “Here When You’re Ready”, the second single taken from her upcoming new album Reasons To Stay set to drop on May 16th on independent music label Record Kicks. “Here When You’re Ready” is a mid-tempo soul number coming out today, March 12th, on digital platforms and on March 21st on limited edition clear 45 vinyl.
With her fourth studio album, Reasons To Stay,Tanika Charles plays a series of intimate letters to members of her family, to herself and to the listener. The strain put on love built in a broken home and the struggle to navigate relationships left behind when a family falls apart echo through the song. About a love challenged by circumstance, expectations, and the need to grow up too fast, this track honours the enduring bond between those who have had to survive the worst, and the patience and time necessary for healing. “Here When You’re Ready” shows the band mastering a less is more approach as Ms. Charles holds space for reconciliation.
Two-time Juno Awards R&B/Soul Recording of the Year nominee and three-time Polaris Music Prize long-list nominee Tanika Charles is synonymous with Canadian Soul music. She has embraced the sound and aesthetic of the genre without gimmick, whilst pushing the boundaries of what audiences can expect. Her music revels in honesty and attitude, her live show is high energy and endearing, and she continues to organically win audiences over one album, one stream, and one encore at a time. Her previous studio albums – Soul Run(2016), The Gumption(2019), and Papillon De Nuit (2022) – have propelled her to international acclaim. Extensive touring across North America and Europe has further solidified her reputation, with standout performances at festivals such as Trans Musicales in France, Fusion Festival in Germany, Mostly Funk & Soul Festival and Jazz Festival in the UK, Holy Groove Festival in Switzerland, and Canarias Jazz Festival in Spain. She has also shared the stage Estelle, Mayer Hawthorne, Haitus Kayote, Lauryn Hill, Bedouin Soundclash and Macy Gray. Tanika’s meteoric rise and undeniable artistry have been widely championed by outlets such as KCRW, KEXP, BBC6 Music, Exclaim!, CBC Music, Uncut Mag, PopMatters and Albumism further solidifying her position as a global soul sensation.
Upcoming Shows
March 28th: JunoFest, Vancouver, BC
June 20th: Ottawa Jazz Festival, Ottawa, ON
