Q&A: Tash Blake on Her Dazzling New Era with “Die In Your Arms”
INTERVIEW
INTERVIEW
24-YEAR-OLD TASH BLAKE IS CRAFTING HER OWN WORLD. The 24-year-old Los Angeles-born, NYC-based singer, dancer and performer crafts a universe where heartbreak meets empowerment, and every note glitters with defiance. Drawing inspiration from icons like Madonna, Britney Spears and Lady Gaga, Blake’s sound pays homage to the greats while forging a bold, cinematic identity all her own.
With her new single “Die In Your Arms”, Blake steps into her most fearless era yet - one that transforms pain into performance and vulnerability into spectacle. Described as “heartache wrapped in glitter,” the track is a shimmering dance-floor confessional that captures the chaos of loving hard and losing harder. Following a breakout year of touring across North America and Europe with Brooke Candy, Blake is continuing to prove that pop can be both powerful and profoundly human.
In our conversation, she opens up about the heartbreak that inspired the song, the icons who shaped her artistry, and how confidence, choreography, and reinvention are fueling her next chapter.
LUNA: “Die In Your Arms” is such an electrifying love song, equal parts heartbreak and catharsis. What moment first sparked the idea for it, and how did the song take shape from there
BLAKE: The inspiration came from a personal relationship where I was completely in love, but I could feel myself being taken for granted. It was one of those situations where the love was real, but the balance was off. When I got to the session in Sweden, I was carrying all that emotional weight, and I just decided I didn’t want to hold it in anymore. I wanted to release that energy and turn it into something I could dance to. We started with the chords, and the emotion just flowed from there. The song kind of wrote itself after that!
LUNA: You’ve called it “heartache wrapped in glitter,” which feels so cinematic. How do you approach writing about pain in a way that still feels empowering and glamorous?
BLAKE: I think that I always start from a real place. The core has to be real. Then, fantasy or surrealism comes into play. I envision so many things in life like a movie, whether it may be a sad or happy scene, or anything in between. The drama is real, haha! Writing about heartache doesn’t have to be painful — it can actually take something traumatic and turn it into something beautiful.
LUNA: What is your favorite set of lyrics from this track?
BLAKE: My favorite set of lyrics would have to be: “You nail my heart to the wall / Hung me up like a piece of art.” Those lyrics describe how someone can look at you and think you’re beautiful, but they still aren’t seeing you for the person you are inside. Similar to hanging art on your wall — you’re looking at it from a distance, not necessarily valuing the emotion, work, or effort that went into it. Basically, those lyrics are all about being undervalued.
LUNA: As a performer, dancer, and artist, movement clearly plays a huge role in your storytelling. How does choreography influence the way you write or experience your own music?
BLAKE: So much of my process when creating music is inspired by dance or being on stage. I’ll come up with a melody or hear a beat in the studio and immediately imagine how it would feel on stage — how it would feel in my language of choreography, and how the audience would respond. Dance helps me understand the emotion of a song on a deeper level, and for me, music and movement are inseparable.
LUNA: You’re inspired by icons like Madonna, Britney Spears, and Lady Gaga — artists who’ve built entire worlds through their visuals and sound. What lessons have you drawn from them in shaping your own universe?
BLAKE: Madonna taught me to never be afraid to reinvent yourself. Reinvention is authenticity at its finest. Every era of my music reflects who I am in that time of my life, and my audience knows that when I shift, it will always be genuine and intentional. Britney proves that pop music isn’t shallow — it is storytelling. She taught me that every performance, lyric, or even a personal life moment can be a part of the world you are building as an artist. I will never hide my imperfections; they just add to my world. The Pop Dungeon, where my fans, The Tashpit, and I co-exist, is a reflection of how pop music and life can be glamorous and chaotic, shiny and gritty all at the same time. Similarly to Gaga, I visualize the world in a theatrical and surreal way and have always related to darker themes. Some people think that’s strange, but to me, things are even more beautiful in the dark. Fashion is a huge part of who I am as a person and an artist, and expressing myself through what I wear is essential. Gaga is a huge fashion inspiration of mine. Lady Gaga has taught me to embrace the darkness and share it with my fans. She also taught me that it’s alright to use fantasy to express your own vulnerability.
LUNA: You recently toured across North America and Europe with Brooke Candy. What was that experience like, and what did performing to international audiences teach you about your craft?
BLAKE: Touring was a dream come true, and I cannot wait to do it again soon! Getting to meet existing fans and watching new fans discover my music was truly the highlight. The Tashpit is actually the best! Performing in different countries taught me how universal music really is. Being on stage is where I am truly my most authentic self, and I will never forget my first time touring. I had more ideas flooding in during the tour than ever before! Something about being on the road opened up a whole part of me.
LUNA: How would you describe the shift in your sound and confidence between eras?
BLAKE: Confidence has always been a part of who I am, both as a person and as an artist, but this current era feels especially magical and freeing. I truly feel like there are no limitations. I just follow what my body, mind, and spirit are telling me to do. Trusting my instincts more deeply than ever has made a huge difference in both my sound and how I show up creatively.
LUNA: Looking ahead, what can fans expect from this next era of Tash Blake? Are there upcoming visuals, collaborations, or creative risks you’re most excited to explore?
BLAKE: This new era of mine is definitely the most “me” I have ever been in my music. Something just really clicked. I’m pushing myself creatively and sonically in ways I’ve never done before, and I’m really proud of the music I’m working on. I’m almost finished with my third EP, and I can’t wait to share it with everyone! I’m also slowly introducing a new character (an alter ego) that’s adding a whole new dimension to the story and my world, Pop Dungeon. And yes, there are some incredibly exciting visuals on the way that I know The Tashpit are going to adore. For now, go listen to “Die In Your Arms” and dance and scream-sing your heart out!
