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| Born | Tasmin Nicole Stephens 2003 (age 22–23) |
| Origin | Wigan, Greater Manchester, England |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
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| Formerly of | Duvet |
| Website | ttssfu |
Tasmin Nicole Stephens (born 2003), also known as TTSSFU, is an English singer-songwriter and guitarist based in Manchester.12 Shea played guitar in the post punk band Duvet and has since gained prominence as a solo artist in the shoegaze and dream pop genres. Stephens is signed with Partisan Records.
Early life
Stephens grew up in Wigan, Greater Manchester.3
Career
The post punk band Duvet formed in 2022, with Stephens serving as guitarist.4
Under the TTSSFU moniker, Stephens released lead single "I Hope You Die" in December 20235 and the mini-album Me, Jed and Andy in February 2024 via Fear of Missing Out Records. The mini-album takes its title and inspiration from the relationship between Andy Warhol and Jed Johnson. That summer, Stephens supported Mannequin Pussy on tour.6 In October 2024, Stephens signed with Partisan Records. The single "Studio 54" was the debut release under Partisan.7
In August 2025, Stephens released her second mini-album as TTSSFU titled Blown.89 In November 2025, Stephens released the single "Upstairs".1011
Artistry
The first band Stephens was "obsessed" with as a child was the Beatles. Through her older sister, Stephens was introduced to Nirvana and the Cure.2 Kurt Cobain of the former was "an entry to grunge" for Stephens.1 Her other formative influences include Slowdive, Cigarettes After Sex and Soko.12 Me, Jed and Andy drew upon Soko, Alex G and Coma Cinema, while Blown drew upon the Cure, Wolf Alice and Sky Ferreira.9
Discography
Mini-albums
- Me, Jed and Andy (2024)
- Blown (2025)
EPs
- The Body (2022)
Singles
- "Has to End (Fast Version)" (2021)
- "Help" (2021)
- "Meat" (2022)
- "Wideawake (demo)" (2022)
- "Pocket" (2022)
- "California" (2022)
- "Palms" (2022)
- "At All" (2022)
- "Remember" (2022)
- "Growing Older" (2023)
- "Jed" (2023)
- "I Hope You Die" (2023)
- "Baggage" (2024)
- "Studio 54" (2024)
- "Upstairs" (2025)
- "Call U Back" (2025)
Notes
Notes
- Stephens uses she/her and they/them pronouns.
References
References
- Sirisuk, JJ (28 August 2025). "Lo-fi horror and high emotion: introducing Manchester's TTSSFU". Hero. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
- Crudgington, Kate (17 July 2025). "On the Rise: TTSSFU". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- Greenwood, Douglas (16 July 2025). "Meet Britain's Accidental Shoegaze, Meme-Making New Rockstar". i-D. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- "Introducing #273 - Duvet". When the Horn Blows. 16 October 2023. Retrieved 12 July 2025.
- "Manchester's TTSSFU shares sinister dream-pop of 'I Hope You Die' & announces 'Me, Jed and Andy' EP via Fear of Missing Out Records". Bizzarre. 1 December 2023. Retrieved 12 July 2025.
- "Gig Review: Mannequin Pussy x TTSSFU at Strange Brew". The Bristol Magazine. 21 June 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2025.
- Hatfield, Amanda (15 October 2024). "TTSSFU signs to Partisan, shares new video for "Studio 54"". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved 12 July 2025.
- Jamieson, Sarah (21 July 2025). "TTSSFU returns with details of new 'Blown' EP". DIY. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- Foulkes, Tilly (27 August 2025). "TTSSFU is learning to embrace the chaos". NME. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
- Murray, Robin (26 November 2025). "TTSSFU Channels Obsession On New Single 'Upstairs'". Clash. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
- Reilly, Nick (28 November 2025). "TTSSFU, Jalen Ngonda & Jordan Rakei and more lead our Hot New Songs playlist". Rolling Stone UK. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
- "TTSSFU". Fear of Missing Out Records. Retrieved 2 September 2025.