Tyra is an artist who doesn’t just make music, she turns lived experience into sound. The Swiss singer-songwriter has built her creative world around honesty, contrast, and emotional depth. Her Instagram bio says it simply: “Creating music about life’s ups & downs.” The truth behind that statement runs much deeper. Tyra’s work is shaped by vulnerability, resilience, and a desire to transform pain into something meaningful.
At the core of Tyra’s artistry is a willingness to explore every shade of human emotion. She describes her music as a blend of dark-pop and mainstream melodies, a space where heavy feelings meet bright, catchy hooks. “The core identity of my music is about embracing the full spectrum of human experience,” she explains. Her songs hold space for heartbreak, fear, and mental health struggles, but also for hope, empowerment, and healing. This balance, the dance between darkness and light, defines her identity.
Tyra’s influences reflect this duality. She draws inspiration from artists known for emotion-driven storytelling and unconventional artistry: Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Melanie Martinez, and Yayoi Kusama. She also looks up to icons like Michael Jackson, Queen, and Tina Turner, artists who shaped pop culture through dynamic vision and expressive performance. However, her greatest influences come from her own life. Her father’s accident and her own cancer diagnosis deeply changed her perspective, pushing her to value authenticity and purpose. “These experiences are woven into the fabric of my music,” she shares, and they continue to guide her writing and creative choices.
Tyra’s style is a rich mixture of electronic textures and organic warmth. She layers synths, drum machines, pianos, and guitars to build atmospheric soundscapes that still feel accessible. Her voice mirrors that contrast, breathy and intimate in softer moments, then strong and soaring when the chorus demands power. She gravitates toward the feeling of duality: the sun meeting the moon, pink meeting black, soft meeting sharp. Much like her music, her visuals reflect beauty growing out of difficulty, or as she describes it, “a flower growing and blooming in a volcano.”
Tyra’s purpose extends beyond sound. She wants her audience, particularly young adults navigating love, identity, and self-worth, to feel seen and supported. She believes that music can remind listeners of their strength, even in moments of deep uncertainty. “You are stronger than you think, and your dreams are worth fighting for,” she says, a message that echoes throughout her work.
This commitment to honesty shapes her latest dark-pop release, “Don’t Be Shy.” The song confronts emotional unavailability with a confident, assertive tone. “‘Don’t Be Shy’ is a darkly honest and assertive song about calling out someone who’s emotionally unavailable and playing games in relationships,” Tyra explains. Built on edgier production and bold electronic elements, the track captures both her storytelling and her evolving artistic voice. Empowered, raw, and unforgettable, “Don’t Be Shy” marks another step forward for Tyra, an artist unafraid to turn life’s hardest moments into something beautifully real.