Tash Sultana's Sonic Alchemy: Turning Grief into Magic

Musician Tash Sultana is set to release their third studio album, Sonic Alchemy, on February 19, 2026. This collection represents a profound personal journey, chronicling the immense losses the artist experienced over the past two years. Sultana detailed facing the deaths of their wife, cousin, aunt, and beloved dogs, alongside significant financial struggles.

Despite the overwhelming challenges, Sultana found solace and a path forward in their Melbourne studio. Sonic Alchemy, with its cover art reminiscent of Pink Floyd, is described as being entirely based on Sultana's personal life. The 11-song album explores themes of love, loss, and resilience, featuring Sultana's signature vocal range and looping style.

In a deliberate move away from algorithmic perfection, Sultana chose to keep intentional 'mistakes,' like vocal cracks and metronome bleed, to achieve a live and dynamic sound. The album includes a re-recorded fan favorite, "Higher," and notable collaborations with Snoop Dogg on "Push Up On It" and Free Nationals on "Bad News."

Amidst the creation of Sonic Alchemy, Sultana signed a global record deal with BMG. The album's release marks a significant moment of turning personal hardship into artistic triumph, with Sultana stating it is the best project they have ever created.