Featured Spotlight: TackEm – Tidal
From the romantic boulevards of Paris to the sun-drenched vibes of Marseille, French composer and multi-instrumentalist TackEm brings a wealth of musical heritage and a boundary-free approach to sound. His latest single, “Tidal,” is a deeply expressive pop-rock ballad that captures the emotional surges of romantic relationships with cinematic grace and sonic sophistication.
Just like the ocean’s tide, love can be gentle one moment and overwhelming the next. That’s the premise of “Tidal” — a track that blends acoustic and electronic drums, layered electric guitars, ambient synths, and melancholic piano to create an emotionally charged soundscape. What starts with a lullaby-like refrain gradually builds into a soaring crescendo, delivering a performance that feels both personal and universal.
Released on September 3, 2025, “Tidal” has already made waves internationally, garnering praise from tastemakers around the globe:
Auxois FM (France): “A musicality with an atmosphere… an excellent interpretation with beautiful harmonic colorations.”
CMI Radio (USA): “I can really see this being a movie score. Great body of work.”
Teco Apple (Brazil): “A dreamy atmosphere… marked beats and delicate vocals bring emotional depth.”
Radio Kaos Caribou (France): “Epic and well-produced with lots of creative arrangements and production tricks.”
Glacer FM (USA): “Absolutely engaging and exciting! I love the energy and lovely performance.”
Born into a family of renowned classical musicians, TackEm’s upbringing was steeped in the works of Bach, Ravel, Debussy, and beyond. After honing his skills at the local conservatory in Paris and performing with the rock band Alizés, he stepped into a solo journey that bridges genres from pop-rock to neo-classical, electro, and cinematic scores.
As a fully independent artist and composer (now signed with SACEM), TackEm performs and programs each instrument in his productions using high-end virtual instruments like Spitfire Audio’s BBC Core, Native Instruments, and UJAM. From composing to home-studio recording, TackEm ensures every piece is authentic, meticulously crafted, and mixed professionally for optimal listening.
TackEm refuses to be confined by style. His catalog showcases five distinct compositions across genres: “Planet Blue” (pop-rock), “Sometimes” (electro, featured during Fashion Week 2023), “Souvenirs” (neoclassical), “Deep Waters” (rock), and “Tidal” (pop-rock ballad). In 2024, he partnered with YTINIFNI PICTURES (USA) to contribute to their sync music catalog, opening the door to scoring film, TV, and advertising projects worldwide.
Each vocal performance is delivered by close singer collaborators, recorded in his home studio. While TackEm focuses on songwriting and composition, he brings in professionals for final mixing — a testament to his dedication to high-quality production. No AI. No covers. No shortcuts. Just original music, passion-driven, and deeply human.
Listen to “Tidal” now on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/intl-fr/track/3MPgnmMzqQPrXmyKw8VaaX?si=19b86b2683c5406a
ISRC: FR-9W1-25-41993
Follow TackEm:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tackemprod/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551242330270
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbpKeGjFfSiAJmkPEDh050Q
TackEm’s “Tidal” is more than a song — it’s a heartfelt expression of vulnerability, strength, and everything in between. Dive in and let the tide pull you under.
