Vân Scott turns pain into power on “Turn Off the Tears” - Interview
Vân Scott has been making the rounds in Hollywood for years now, lending his voice to countless projects. But with “Turn Off the Tears,” the latest release from Scott Oatley under his artist moniker, he proves that his stories are just as compelling as any blockbuster he’s sung behind. What emerges is a soaring, deeply personal anthem of resilience and catharsis, one that takes private heartbreak and transforms it into something universally uplifting.
The song’s roots are as moving as its sound. In our interview with Scott, he shared how the track began with a request from his sister, Kayt, who wanted help capturing the emotional isolation of enduring pain that no one else could quite understand. Kayt’s journey has been marked by resilience as her life was derailed by a traumatic brain injury in 2017, followed by a staggering 12 concussions in the years that followed. Yet through those darkest moments, she persevered. The title comes from a bittersweet memory, a phrase once comically shouted by an uncle to a car full of squabbling cousins, now reborn as an anthem of strength. The full story he told is fully worth enjoying the conversation to hear!
Working with acclaimed producer Bede Benjamin-Korporaal, Scott elevates this intimate story into something that feels stadium-ready. His vocal delivery is nothing short of stunning, with equal parts tender and explosive, channeling the earnest energy of artists like Bleachers and Andy Grammer. The production builds with shimmering synths and a rhythmic urgency, leading to a wailing bridge that feels like an emotional breaking point finally giving way to light. It’s polished but still raw, designed to hit you in the chest as much as the ears.
Scott told us that the making of the song was cathartic for him, a way of honoring his sister’s strength while also creating a piece of music that could speak to anyone carrying unseen battles. That duality, deeply personal yet widely relatable, is what makes “Turn Off the Tears” so powerful. It’s the kind of track you can imagine listeners shouting back at him during a live set, not just because it’s catchy but because it means something.
With a music video coming very soon and more music on the way, “Turn Off the Tears” feels like a pivotal moment in Vân Scott’s artistic journey. He’s taken a family story of hardship and turned it into a universal message of hope, resilience, and joy. In doing so, Scott has given us one of 2025’s most moving pop anthems without a doubt. Experience it for yourselves and make sure to follow along for more!
Listen to “Turn Off The Tears”
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