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tee. shares stark and stirring debut single ‘BURNOUT

tee. shares stark and stirring debut single ‘BURNOUT

tee. steps into her solo career with an evocatively powerful debut single. ‘BURNOUT’ features haunting melodies and textured layers, like a slow-building storm that never quite breaks, suspended in tension and vulnerability.

BURNOUT is a deliberate unraveling, a track that leans into emotional fatigue, overstimulation, and the quiet weight of carrying too much for too long. The lyrics move in spirals: “feeling like I’ll break in a minute” - a line that lingers long after it’s sung.

Featuring vocals from Iris Zhang, BURNOUT moves through sparse production and carries a quiet intensity. Co-written with Alayna Powley, the track marks a new chapter for tee., best known until now as one half of sibling duo Ersha Island and a string contributor to artists like TSENATE, Reanne Borela, and Carawei. With BURNOUT, tee. introduces a more intimate and reflective creative voice. 

There’s no flash here, just tension, honesty, and a sense that tee. is in no rush to reveal all her cards. BURNOUT is a soft but unshakable first step.