Tamar Berk announces new album ‘ocd’ with hazy, heartfelt lead single ‘stay close by’

Indie-rock songwriter Tamar Berk returns with ‘stay close by’, the first single and video from her forthcoming album ‘ocd’, a lush, melancholic meditation wrapped in dreamy textures and quiet vulnerability.

Known for her blend of fuzzed-out guitars, melodic intuition, and emotionally charged lyrics, Berk’s music feels like a lifeline in moments of inner chaos. ‘stay close by’ opens ‘ocd’ with a gentle unravelling, a soft exhale of uncertainty, longing, and lingering hope.

“This song is about a hopeful optimism that hasn’t quite panned out yet,” Berk shares. “Just saying we’ll do something, even if not today, helps me believe we’ll be okay.”