Everything We Know About Tones and I's Sophomore Album "Beautifully Ordinary," Dropping August 2nd

Tones and I, the Australian singer-songwriter famous for her hit "Dance Monkey," is set to release her second studio album, "Beautifully Ordinary," on August 2nd, 2024. This album follows her debut, "Welcome to the Madhouse," which topped the Australian Albums Chart in 2021.

"Beautifully Ordinary" is co-produced by Tones and I and promises to be a diverse collection of 16 tracks. Tones and I shared insights into the album, stating, “There was never a theme or tone I aspired to. Each song is a different story, meant for its own moment. Some songs have been inspired by the same life experience but through a different perspective. The album presents itself as whatever the listener takes from it. There’s an undertone of loneliness, heartbreak, desperation, fear, vulnerability, and triumph. The brightest songs have the saddest stories. Nostalgia seems to be a constant theme throughout the album, although it was never intentional.”

So far Tones and I has released four tracks from "Beautifully Ordinary". The first single, "Dreaming," released on February 5, 2024, offers an acoustic synth vibe and reflects themes of love, loss, and hope. Co-written with Sam Nelson of X Ambassadors, it marks a departure from her previous styles. Following this, "I Get High" was released on March 12, 2024, this single reminisces on the magic of youth and friendship. "Wonderful" was released on May 17, 2024. Contrary to some descriptions, "Wonderful" is a heartfelt composition that carries a message of empathy, compassion, and the importance of being there for each other during times of darkness, focusing on themes of support and human connection. The most recent single, "Dance With Me," released on June 17, 2024, addresses heartbreak and the desperation of trying to reconnect with someone who has moved on emotionally. Despite its emotional depth, the song carries an upbeat and happy sound, reflecting her ability to blend contrasting emotions in her music.

"Beautifully Ordinary" tracklist:

1. To Be Loved
2. Lose Someone Like Me
3. I Get High
4. We’ll See Stars
5. Dance With Me
6. Figure It Out
7. Wonderful
8. Raise Me Up
9. Dreaming
10. You Don’t Know Me Like That
11. John Doe
12. Sorrento
13. Need You To Love Me
14. Only One
15. Live Without Your Love
16. Call My Name

To promote "Beautifully Ordinary," Tones and I will embark on a series of tours. She will start with a European festival circuit in July, including performances at Das Fest in Germany and the Deichbrand Festival. Following this, she will tour Australia and New Zealand in August and September, with sold-out shows in major cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. The tour will conclude with significant performances at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena and the Sydney Opera House later in the year.

Pre-order album now at the artist's official website.

Tones and I, "Dance With Me", official video: