Tonia – “Harmony” – Jansen's Jamz

Growing up in a musical family in Nottingham, this singer/songwriter started playing the violin and viola aged 6 and the piano soon after. She played viola in the Nottingham Youth Orchestra and had classical singing training. After learning the guitar, she took to songwriting. She moved to Liverpool to study music at LIPA and since played The Cavern Club and supported Say She She on their tour. Inspired by Lianne La Havas, Carole King and Etta James, she debuted with “Flux” in 2021.

Lyrically taking us through the various stages of a breakup, her new single progresses from anger, via confusion, to eventually acceptance. Wrapping the emotive words in a surprisingly upbeat, retro-touched melody, it’s the peppy drums, invigorating bass, bright guitars and cheeky backing harmonies that draw us into her world. And with her imposing vocals taking us from emotion to elation, this infectious pop groove blends tender melancholy with a high-spirited danceability.