East London’s own tendai returns with “Red Wine,” a tender piano-driven track that strips everything back to raw emotion. The single captures tendai in his most vulnerable form, seated at a piano, serenading through minimal chords and a voice that feels both intimate and expansive. Moving away from glossy production, the artist instead leans into a live, organic energy that showcases his poetry as both a songwriter and performer.
The accompanying visual mirrors that same mood of quiet intensity. Shot with cinematic restraint, it focuses on tendai alone at the piano, his voice echoing through an empty space that feels almost sacred. Every frame lingers on the nuances of his performance, the touch of his fingers on the keys, the subtle emotion in his expression creating an experience that feels deeply personal and grounded.
“Red Wine” stands as a statement of artistic confidence and evolution. It’s a reminder that tendai doesn’t need elaborate production to make an impact; his storytelling, and delivery do the heavy lifting. By bringing vulnerability to the forefront, he invites listeners into his world one and simplicity becomes its own form of power.
