Uncut with Tones and I - "You’ve Got to Be the Whole Package and I Just Wanted to Be the Music"
Mar 26, 2024
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Tones and I, a highly successful Australian artist, opens up about her journey from hiding to the limelight, growing up, going sober, and navigating fame. She reflects on the impact of 'Dance Monkey', touring with P!nk, and her sequin confidence era. Tones shares insights into her personal life as a married person with friends and her upcoming national tour.
Tones values sobriety for improved mood, stage confidence, and overall happiness.
Tones prioritizes friendship, living with friends in a supportive family-like environment.
Tones reflects on touring with Pink, embracing new audiences and evolving as an artist.
Tones showcases resilience against online trolling, emphasizing self-care and positivity.
Deep dives
Impact of Sobriety on Performance and Happiness
Tones describes how her decision to stop drinking has significantly improved her mood swings, overall happiness, and confidence on stage. She shares her experience touring with Macklemore, where her performance was affected by alcohol, leading her to commit to sobriety. This decision has transformed her experience on stage and enhanced her well-being.
Living in a Share House with Close Friends
Despite being married, Tones and her husband choose to live in a share house with close friends, maintaining a strong bond with them. They emphasize the importance of friendship and creating a family-like environment where everyone is welcome. Tones values the support and connection she shares with her friends, making her home a warm and inclusive space.
Professional Growth and Collaboration with Pink
Tones reflects on her experience touring with Pink, highlighting the respect and support she received from Pink and her team for bringing her own choir and band on stage. She recognizes the opportunity to connect with new audiences and evolve as an artist while enjoying every moment of the tour. Tones announces her upcoming Australian tour, expressing excitement for this new chapter in her music career.
Navigating Online Trolling and Harassment
Tones opens up about experiencing severe online trolling, particularly in response to interactions with Nicki Minaj's fan base. She recounts the hurtful editing of her photos with racist symbols and the impact on her mental well-being. Despite facing challenges, Tones has found strength in supporting friends and maintaining a positive outlook.
Professional Growth and Musical Journey
Tones discusses her musical journey, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and connecting with fans on a personal level. She reflects on the global success of 'Dance Monkey' and the need to create music that resonates with her audience while staying true to her artistic vision. Tones values her core fans and focuses on building meaningful connections through her music.
Current State and Future Plans
Tones shares her current state of happiness and contentment, attributing it to prioritizing her health, sobriety, and positive relationships. She discusses her plans for touring and collaborative projects, showcasing a renewed sense of confidence and self-awareness. Tones looks forward to future endeavors while cherishing her growth and personal development.
Supporting Friends, Valuing Friendship
Tones reveals the significance of friendship in her life by choosing to continue living with close friends despite getting married. She emphasizes creating a supportive and inclusive environment where mutual respect and love foster deep connections. Tones prioritizes maintaining a strong bond with her friends and creating a family-like atmosphere within her living space.
Facing Challenges with Strength and Resilience
Through the challenges of online trolling and harassment, Tones demonstrates resilience and a positive outlook. She shares her experiences dealing with hurtful comments and emphasizes the importance of self-care and support from friends. Tones navigates difficult situations with grace and takes steps to prioritize her mental well-being and personal growth.
Today's interview felt like such an honour. It's with one of the most successful Australian artists, who likely needs little introduction, Tones and I! She has over 10.5 billion streams worldwide. Her songs have been number 1 in 31 countries and she was the first female artist to reach 3 billion streams on spotify! But, Tones rarely does media and we feel so lucky that this is her first ever long form podcast. We chat about:
Why Tones felt like hiding from a public life was a safer option
How she grew up and why she worked so hard for what she wanted
Dance Monkey catapulting her into the public space and what that felt like behind closed doors
Being in her sequin, confidence era
Choosing to go sober
Living as a married person with a bunch of friends
Touring with P!nk after offers from Robbie Williams
Announcing her OWN national tour!
You can find everything about her tour at her website!
