interview | katelyn tarver

In her new album, ‘Tell Me How You Really Feel’, Katelyn Tarver invites listeners into the emotional aftermath of heartbreak, transformation, and self-discovery. Written largely in the year following her divorce, the record captures the complexity of rebuilding a life and identity while navigating grief, confusion, freedom, fear, and hope all at once. Through introspective lyricism and fearless honesty, Tarver explores what it means to confront pain without looking away from it, turning deeply intimate experiences into songs that feel both cathartic and universally relatable. Known for her vulnerability as both a songwriter and storyteller, Tarver uses this album as a reflection of personal rebirth — not as a dramatic overnight reinvention, but as a gradual process filled with uncertainty, emotional extremes, and hard-earned clarity. Themes of feminine transformation, emotional resilience, and reclaiming one’s sense of self run throughout the project, giving the album an undercurrent of strength even in its most fragile moments. Speaking with Schön!, Tarver opens up about the healing power of songwriting, the courage it takes to release personal work and the evolving confidence she has found through embracing honesty in both her music and her life. In your new album, ‘Tell Me How You Really... Read more » The post interview | katelyn tarver appeared first on Schön! Magazine.