About Tarn
Tarn PK hails from Wellington, New Zealand. He has steadily built a name for himself as a boundary-pushing producer, songwriter, and performer. His style fuses emotional vulnerability with sleek, futuristic sound design. He creates immersive worlds with each release.
His new EP, F.O.M.O, is a reflection on burnout, ambition, and identity in a digitally overwhelmed world. It draws inspiration from urban isolation and the weight of expectations.
The single ‘F.O.M.O opens the EP, followed by ‘Cry Baby’, but the focus track for the EP release is it’s last track “Comfy”. This track expresses a sense of resolution and contentment, bookending the emotional journey of the preceding five tracks.
With over 2.2 million streams across platforms and 1.8 million on Spotify alone, his impact is undeniable. Tracks like “Cheap Ecstasy” and “Talk To You” have landed on major editorial playlists. His EPs—Fantasy, Monarch, and SugarCoated—have consistently showcased his range and evolution as an artist.
Media quotes
"If you’re not already familiar, Tarn’s previous work (from SugarCoated to Monarch) has always hovered in that sweet spot between vulnerability and innovation — kind of like if James Blake grew up in NZ and listened to a lot of early 2000s pop, but also studied cinematic sound design in his free time. He’s built a loyal following (2.2 million streams and counting), and it’s easy to see why. His songs aren’t just songs — they’re little immersive universes.
F.O.M.O, the EP, is no exception" Odyssey Magazine
"Tarn PK has long been on our radar for his ability to turn emotion into sonic architecture, and with the release of his new EP F.O.M.O, he continues to redefine what modern indie-pop storytelling can be. Each release from this project has offered something unforgettable, moody, magnetic, and meticulously constructed. Tarn PK doesn’t just write music. He creates an atmosphere that lingers." The Cage Blog
"But the real revelation is “Comfy,” the final track. Here, the EP finds its emotional anchor. The beat is laid-back yet infectious, and his vocals come clear, like he’s found stillness after the storm. Horns and glimmering textures fill out the soundscape, but the heart of the song lies in its simplicity" Illustrate Magazine
“‘Papier-Mâché,’ feels like yet another impressive artistic rebirth, adding new elements to his seemingly ever-evolving palette. Here is an artist who continues to confidently paint outside the lines, adding brushstrokes of innovation to what was already a vibrant canvas.” Cougar Microbes
“The hyper pop genre is still very much underground… but its influence in modern pop is growing every day. Tarn PK has embraced its sensibilities in all the right ways with [the SugarCoated] EP, making a collection that feels both en vogue while staying completely unique.” York Calling
“'Petty' is an adrenaline-rush hit of kinetic hyperpop; it's elastic production arrangement mutating between metallic drums, sparkling synths, and vibrant, animated vocoder vocals.” Sniffers
“It’s not often a song [‘Street Noise’] can immediately send shivers down our spine based on one listen, however with the inclusion of so many genres and elements, Tarn PK has done the impossible.” We Write About Music
“What is clear in ‘Cheap Ecstasy’ is Tarn PK‘s focus on a minimalistic composition with plenty of room to breathe, but somehow managing to provide plenty of depth on offer.“ Acid Stag, Sydney
