Singer/songwriter, composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist…Toby TomTom is something of a musical polymath. Hailing from the heart of Long Island, New York, Toby is gaining a serious reputation for his genre-bending and eclectic sound, and on his most recent single ‘Black Swan’ that position is only enhanced. A hypnotising blend of soul, funk, electronica, and a little jazz thrown in for good measure, it really is a tune unlike anything I’ve heard previously. Toby has mentioned that his music is both accessible and challenging at the same time, and I honestly couldn’t describe ‘Black Swan’ any better myself.
Lyrically, the track sees the artist drawing a poetic analogy between love and a black swan, a rare and mysterious creature symbolizing beauty, grace, and transformation. Toby explores the profound impact of love, how it can change us, and how it ultimately has the potential to change the world.
“I love the creative process of expanding basic guitar or piano chords into a cinematic eargasm of sound,” says the musician. “And ‘Black Swan’ is a perfect example of my process”. Allowing us into his experimental world of wonder, TomTom’s versatility makes him an unbelievably exciting artist to keep an eye (and ear) on going forward!
Serious tune alert! Enjoy ‘Black Swan’ on Spotify now:
