Tia Wood Has Released "Never Come Down"
- Crucial Rhythm
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Today, rising singer-songwriter Tia Wood releases “Never Come Down,” her first release since her assured debut EP, Pretty Red Bird (2024). Listen to “Never Come Down” here. Watch the stunning music video here.
“Never Come Down” is an intimate exploration of how it feels to be on a journey that all your loved ones cannot attend with you. “I know you miss me / hangin’ around,” Tia sings. “Am I gonna lose you? Where are you now? Will you still be there if I never come down?” It’s a deeply poignant reflection on how it feels to explore who you are; to leave home, shoot for the stars, and potentially leave some things behind.
Written by Tia, Casey Mattson (Oliver Tree), Joe Pepe (iann dior), and Bailey Bryan (Shaboozey, Noah Cyrus) and produced by Casey Mattson and Joe Pepe, “Never Come Down” is the first track off of Tia’s upcoming project, set for release later this year. The project tone is set to stunning images and visuals, which were creative directed by CD / DP duo Mom, an artistic partnership formed in 2019 by Skokomish Yakama artis Ray and cinematographer Matt, who perfectly complement Tia’s vision for her new work.
Says Tia of this record, “The last two years have been filled with so many amazing opportunities and ups and downs as I got my bearings in this new world. I’m always thinking and dreaming about the future and creating, and making music, but with that comes a sort of bittersweet feeling because it means I have to spend time missing many of the people and things I love the most, and this song really captures this moment for me – and I think it’s something that so many people can really relate to as well.”
2025 has already been a whirlwind for Tia, including capturing her first JUNO Award nomination (for ‘Contemporary Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year’), and performing at the JUNO Award Broadcast with Snotty Nose Rez Kids. She’s been immersed in writing mode, and deeply excited to release more new music throughout the year. Stay tuned for more from one of Canada’s most compelling new artists.
ABOUT TIA WOOD:
Born in Saddle Lake Cree Nation in central Alberta, a community of about 6,000 people in Treaty 6 territory, Tia’s musical journey began at home. Her first experiences on stage were with her family, singing traditional music at powwows, schools, and community events. As a teenager, Tia was drawn to a wide range of artists, from musical legends like Etta James and Amy Winehouse to contemporary stars such as Remi Wolf, Dominick Fike, Leon Bridges, Jessie Reyez, and SZA. In her 20s, she gained a massive social media following as a creator, with many of her videos, which introduced Indigenous sounds to mainstream audiences, going viral and earning widespread acclaim.
Those influences, combined with the music of her Indigenous roots, laid the foundation for her debut EP, Pretty Red Bird, a project rich in style, genre, and spirit, which was released in 2024. Tia’s smooth, stunning vocals thread together a vibrant tapestry of modern music, strengthened by her Indigenous heritage and lush R&B and pop production. The songs on Pretty Red Bird capture the depth and diversity of the young adult experience, blending classic instrumentation like piano and guitar with contemporary beats and hooks that define modern R&B and pop.
For Tia, songwriting has been a deeply personal and therapeutic journey—one that has allowed her to explore identity, self-expression, and emotional depth. “It’s allowed me to open up and really dig into feelings,” she says. In 2025, Tia was nominated for her first JUNO award for ‘Contemporary Indigenous Artist of Group of the Year,” and performed at the broadcast alongside Snotty Nose Rez Kids.