In a world where pop music often plays it safe, polished, and predictable, Dylan is heading in the opposite direction—loud, honest, and unapologetically bold. With her brand-new single “Bad,” British singer-songwriter Tash Woods, aka Dylan, once again proves she’s one of the fiercest voices in the new wave of pop.

DYLAN: THE RISE OF A NEW POP REBEL
“Nice girls always finish last,” she belts over a gritty guitar riff that blends arena-rock swagger with hot-pink pop energy. Packed with irresistible call-and-response hooks, “Bad” is custom-built for the stage—and it’s already found a home in the soundtrack of Amazon Prime’s new drama series “We Were Liars.” Dramatic, defiant, and dangerously catchy, it’s a perfect fit.
I wanted the tables to finally turn, Dylan says about writing “Bad,” which came to life in LA while she was touring the U.S. with Ed Sheeran. With a few days off between shows, she linked up with songwriting powerhouse Amy Allen and hitmaker Greg Kurstin. What started as a personal vent about love gone wrong turned into a full-blown anthem for anyone ready to regain their power.

THE NEXT CHAPTER IS BAD
But “Bad” is more than just another rebellious pop banger—it’s the latest chapter in a career that’s anything but typical. Dylan’s debut mixtape “The Greatest Thing I’ll Never Learn” stormed into the UK Top 20 and earned her praise from BBC, MTV, i-D, NME, Rolling Stone UK and beyond.

She’s toured with the likes of Tate McRae, Bastille, Yungblud, and Ed Sheeran, and played her own sold-out global tour in 2023, highlighted by a headline show at London’s legendary Eventim Apollo and over 25,000 tickets sold across the UK, Europe, New Zealand, Australia, and North America.
Next up: she’s rejoining Ed Sheeran onstage for his massive homecoming show at Ipswich Town Football Club this July. But Dylan’s eyes are set even higher: “I want to headline Wembley—that’s the dream, that’s the goal.”
DYLAN SHOWS HER SCARS
And while she can command a stadium with high-voltage energy, Dylan isn’t afraid to show her scars. Her track “Blisters,” the very first she wrote for her mixtape, dives deep into emotional territory. “It was the first time I ever really opened up in my songwriting,” she says.
I started writing about someone breaking me down so slowly I didn’t even notice the pain—but I quickly realized I was unpacking way more than one experience.
The result? A raw, unfiltered track about abandonment, boundaries, and the strength it takes to feel everything and still stand tall. A quiet roar of resilience.
DYLAN IS CALLING
Whether she’s calling out the awkwardness of dating rejection in “Girl Of Your Dreams,” or playfully dissecting late-night mistakes in “Treat You Bad”—Dylan never sugarcoats a thing. “You will love me,” she says with a wink, “I don’t give people much of a choice.”
With a sold-out debut U.S. headline at New York’s Mercury Lounge, a growing cult fanbase, and the support of music giants like BBC Introducing, Vogue Italia, and The Line Of Best Fit, Dylan isn’t asking for permission—she’s already taking over.
So turn up “Bad” loud. Sing it out. Reclaim your power.
Because Dylan’s not just bad—she’s absolutely unstoppable.
Text: Marco Kokkot
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