Music: Tragic Sasha – “Gold Star For Trying”: Dead Hollywood Dreams and Honest Reflections

Tragic Sasha (aka Sasha Gurney) is a London-based singer, songwriter, and producer whose sharp wit and emotional candor have made her one of the UK’s most captivating independent voices. Following a breakout 2024, she steps confidently into 2025 with a growing fanbase and critical acclaim from BBC Radio 1’s Jaguar (“I love her for her honest songwriting”), BBC 6 Music’s Steve Lamacq (“spellbinding”), and The Line of Best Fit (“talented sod”).

Blending elements of bedroom pop, alternative folk, and electronic production, Tragic Sasha’s music is as cinematic as it is confessional. Her newly coined “Dead Hollywood” aesthetic — described as “old Hollywood on a £200 budget” — captures her signature mix of drama, depth, and DIY authenticity. With every release, Sasha explores themes of nostalgia, self-worth, and the quiet chaos of modern life, turning imperfection into art.

“Gold Star For Trying” is Tragic Sasha’s ode to self-acceptance in an age obsessed with comparison. Built around shimmering synths, bittersweet melodies, and Sasha’s warm, knowing vocal delivery, the track celebrates the effort of simply existing — of trying, failing, and trying again. Both wry and heartfelt, it captures her talent for blending humor and heartbreak in equal measure. “Gold Star For Trying” reminds us that even when everything feels just a little bit tragic, there’s beauty — and courage — in showing up anyway.

Artist Page: https://www.instagram.com/tragicsasha