Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Natalie Anthone. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Natalie, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Can you talk to us about a project that’s meant a lot to you?
After a year of writing, recording, and producing, vocalist Nyxia and producer Oddaub are releasing their debut EP ‘Opalite’ under the band name ‘Tantric Flux’ this June. The two female artists were introduced by a mutual friend in 2021 and began making music together shortly after. Within 20 minutes of the first time collaborating in Oddaub’s basement studio, the duo had laid the groundwork for their hit single ‘Embrace the Dark Side’. The song is about confronting the shadow self, and meeting individuals who trigger our darker desires. ‘Embrace the Dark Side’ set the tone for the rest of the project, tackling similar themes throughout the EP. The name ‘Tantric Flux’ was chosen to convey the ever changing complexities of life, love, and relationships. The Sanskrit word ‘Tantra’ meaning to weave the spiritual and material worlds through tantric practices such as meditation, yoga, and yes – sex. “Flux” meaning a change in state. The dark yet mystically chill beats lend themselves a somewhat meditative vibe, while the sultry vocals entice the listener with relatable stories about love relationships from a female perspective. Writing this EP was strongly cathartic for Nyxia, as she healed wounds of the past in tracks like ‘Past Life’ and explores the excitement of new lovers in songs such as ‘Fill in the Blanks’. ‘Opalite’ is set to release on all major platforms including Spotify, iTunes, and Amazon June 8th, 2023. Tantric Flux will be holding a release party at Your Moms House, Denver that same day at 8pm.
Natalie, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
I [Nyxia] began singing and writing songs from a young age. My mother being a professional jazz pianist, I learned to sing jazz standards and took up piano lessons as a child. In middle school, I picked up a guitar and began learning rock songs from bands like Nirvana and Led Zeppelin. Later on in high school I discovered electronic music and fell in love. I had this idea for a project with a sultry, jazzy voice over experimental bass beats. I was seeking a producer who could help bring my vision to life, and meeting Oddaub felt like it was a fated connection. I loved the idea of a girl band, and I adore the powerful divine feminine energy we both bring to the table. There’s a certain vulnerability that was much easier to reach working with another female artist that I just couldn’t attain with male producers. I think that’s what really makes our music stand out. I’m really proud of our EP, ‘Opalite’. I had a vision and I saw it through to the end, which has been a crazy journey. It’s just so cool to watch it come to life, from the photo shoots, to the album art, which is my original visual art as well. My goal with my music is speak to my audience in a way they can relate to. I want to heal people through music and let them know that they’re not alone in the ups and downs in life and love. If I can take an experience and learn and grow from it, then I can make art from it, and hopefully that art will resonate with someone who needs it.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
The most rewarding aspect of being an artist is getting to share my art with others. Whether that be during the creative process of collaborating with other artists, or impacting a listener through my art. I love it when people say to me things like, “I feel this” or “I can totally relate.” It gives a deeper sense of meaning and purpose to my art knowing that I can help people with what they’re going through based on my own experience.
Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative?
A lot of people think it’s just always fun or easy to be an artist. And it is a lot of fun, don’t get me wrong. But it’s also a lot of hard work, uncertainty, sometimes emotional turmoil, and it takes a lot of grit and perseverance to see things through. I believe everyone is creative in their own way, but believing in yourself and putting in the work is where a lot of people give up on being an artist. It also takes a lot of strength to share your stories and vulnerabilities with the world, especially when it’s deeply personal. 
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @TantricFlux
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Tantric-Flux/100093036693275/
- Spotify: – Tantric Flux
Image Credits
Photo Credits – Art Heffron