The Original
Valley Girl
Songwriter first. Artist always.
Amy Tjasink is a powerhouse songwriter, musician and artist whose music carries the unmistakable spirit of South Africa. With a gift for melody, storytelling and memorable songwriting, Amy has established herself as one of the country’s most exciting independent artists & writers.
Her national hit “Feels Like Mzansi” reached No. 1 on Good Hope FM and became a defining moment in her career, showcasing her ability to write songs that feel deeply personal & universally relatable.
Now, as the co-founder of Pretty Loud - an all-female music hub and creative space built to empower women in music -Amy continues to champion creativity, collaboration and the next generation of female artists.
In 2026, Amy steps into a new chapter as the ''Valley Girl''. Her upcoming album, Valley Girl, is a love letter to the Deep South of Cape Town - to its landscapes, characters and the feeling of growing up somewhere that feels like its own little world.
Blending South African influences with indie folk, pop and a distinctly coastal sensibility, the album is warm, nostalgic, playful and unmistakably Amy.
Known for her sweet, expressive vocals, impeccable musicianship and instinctive songwriting, Amy brings a rare combination of technical ability and emotional honesty to everything she creates. Valley Girl captures an artist at home in her own voice - writing from the place she knows best.
Amy Tjasink is a songwriter first, an artist always, and now, undeniably, the Original Valley Girl.