Photo credit / Christine Yau

Today sees total tommy release her first new music since her critically acclaimed debut album, bruises, released at the end of 2024. The new single Butterknife marks a pivotal moment for the Australian based artist with raw, guitar-fueled melodies and soaring vocal highs that explore the clash between ego, purpose, and the heavy cost of pursuing an all-consuming dream. Speaking about the new single, total tommy says: "Butterknife was a real breakthrough songwriting moment for me - it's about grappling with feeling selfish for pursuing what can be a really ego-driven artform at times and the strain it puts on relationships. Being a musician sometimes feels like a bit of a 'death wish', because it's literally an all in, live and breathe kinda thing. I love what I do so much, and it made me realise that the moment you start sharing music with the world and it's no longer just for yourself, you have a role to play in not just adding to the noise but doing something constructive with it. So that's really nice to keep in mind now!" Take a listen for yourselves below. 

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