tiger del flor drops bombshell grunge-pop anthem "shut up and kiss me!"
““I wrote shut up and kiss me! to pay homage to the Seattle grunge I grew up on and to explore the fetishization of self-destruction in rock and roll.” - tiger del flor”
After an appearance as a bombshell on the past season of Love Island USA, rising indie pop artist tiger del flor is back with a provocative lead single entitled “shut up and kiss me!” to tease her upcoming debut EP “see me in hell”. Inspired by legendary bands such as Hole, Nirvana, and Mudhoney, the grunge-pop anthem pays homage to the raw energy of the grunge music del flor grew up on in Seattle. The track showcases her ability to combine nostalgic, gritty grunge elements with infectious, sparkling pop melodies, creating a sonic experience that is both familiar yet fresh. del flor's musical journey began in Seattle, where she fronted an all-girl grunge band with her sister and cousin, quickly gaining recognition as "Seattle's Best Underage Band" by Seattle Weekly. Since launching her solo career, she has amassed millions of streams and built a loyal fanbase of over 225,000 followers across TikTok and Instagram. Her releases have consistently topped Hype Machine charts, receiving praise from industry tastemakers such as SPIN Magazine, EARMILK, Ones to Watch, KEXP, and Spotify’s editorial team. Beyond her musical achievements, del flor is a vocal advocate for greater representation of Asian artists in the entertainment industry. Her contributions to the AAPI community have earned her recognition from esteemed organizations such as Asia Society and JoySauce. As MACG Magazine put it, "Tigerlily has ambition, experience, and vision. She's an artist that refuses to allow the industry to define her. She's a woman with a mission and the guts to pull it off.” Indeed, “shut up and kiss me!” is a warning to the music industry tiger del flor is about to be the biggest bombshell on the scene.
