Who is Tesh? How did you come to be where you are today?

I grew up mostly in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, but when I was 17 I had this gut feeling that made me move to Australia. My life has always revolved around the ocean, so I moved to the Gold Coast, which is really just a big Mount Maunganui and made the most sense for me. I really had no idea what I was doing at the time, but it’s definitely the best decision I’ve ever made. I never really had a set plan for what I wanted to do in life, I just knew that I had a passion for music and never wanted to stop singing, and although I am just starting out in the music industry, I wouldn’t be pursuing this dream if it weren’t for the decisions I’ve made and the people in my life that chose to believe in me.

When did you first realise you wanted to pursue a music career?

I’ve always loved singing and music, but never really thought anything of it until I met a guy called Jordan Dozzi who made me get in the studio with him 2 years ago. That really sparked something in me and since then my passion for writing and music has grown and I’ve really started to push myself. My hope with my music is to tell a story and for people to resonate with my lyrics. You only get one life so you might as well take every opportunity!

Tell us the inspiration/s behind your new single?  

Basically it’s about not putting your all into someone who isn’t sure about you. These days the ‘seeing stage’ is such a chase and a game to some people, nobody really knows the truth behind someone’s intentions. I thought so highly of a guy who unfortunately hurt me in the end, and held onto the ‘what if’ for so long, just to realise too late that I was holding onto a one-sided feeling and it was time to let go.