The New York City songwriting and production duo of No Seeds have partnered with singer-songwriter Talya Louie for a warm, intimate new single called “Tea Leaves.” A song as comforting as a freshly brewed cup on a rainy afternoon, “Tea Leaves” combines nostalgia and modern neo-soul to craft an enchanting soundscape.
With Kev and his dog, a creative partner, Yung Maui, guiding the production, No Seeds carves a luxurious instrumental loom for Talya’s thick, honeyed vocals to open. The song’s heart is in its lyrics, a mostly upbeat tribute to the trust, patience, and slow, hot burn of new love. Thematically, Talya’s roots in the ancestral art of tea leaf reading imbue the song with added meaning, elevating a mere moment of pondering into a symbolic emblem of romantic endeavor.
“Tea Leaves” tracks a straightforward, early 2000s R&B and neo-soul alchemy while sounding fresh and relevant to today’s musical landscape. The track’s groove is languorous but considered, creating room for a love story told sip by sip, not sprinted through. The instrumentation, soulful chords, warm basslines, and smooth percussion establish an evergreen atmosphere, encouraging listeners to lean into the music, taking their time with each earful.
The song is lyrically for anyone who’s ever felt the rush of a new connection but also knew the beauty of going slow. Like a good brew, love is most satisfactory when allowed to steep. No Seeds explained that “‘Tea Leaves” was inspired by the ancestral practice of reading tea leaves in Talya’s family, the possibilities of new love, and slow burn taking its well-earned time to manifest. Soothing production, heartfelt storytelling, and Talya Louie’s mesmerizing vocals make “Tea Leaves” a whole experience.
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Connect with Talya Louie on Instagram – @talyalouie
