Background
"There was never a theme or tone I aspired to", Tones and I said of recording Beautifully Ordinary. "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. Mostly the album presents itself as whatever the listener takes from it. There's an undertone of loneliness, heartbreak, desperation, fear, vulnerability, and triumph (but not too much)". She added that "the brightest songs have the saddest stories", and noted that nostalgia appears as a recurring theme throughout the record, though unintentionally, reflecting how the past continues to shape who she is today. Beautifully Ordinary serves as her sophomore album, following her debut Welcome to the Madhouse (2021). [2] Describing the project as "a way of embracing who I am", she noted that her refusal to conform in her career may have been behind both her rapid rise and decline. Yet, she acknowledged that staying true to herself has ultimately allowed her to feel stronger and more at ease with where she stands today. [3]
In discussing the recording of the album, Tones and I explained that she did not set out with a specific theme or tone for the album. Instead, each track was written as a distinct story intended for its own moment. Some songs were inspired by the same life experience but approached from different perspectives. She added that the album is open to interpretation by the listener, though it carries undertones of loneliness, heartbreak, desperation, fear, vulnerability, and moments of triumph. [4]
The album was announced on 17 June 2024, and will be supported by an Australian and New Zealand tour, commencing in August 2024. [5]
Singles
Beautifully Ordinary was preceded by four singles. "Dreaming" was released on 2 February 2024. Upon release, Tones and I said "'Dreaming is the first song from my upcoming album. I maintain my integrity in my stories, which always come from a genuine place of love, loss, and hope. I have found myself subconsciously writing about things I've never written about before." [6] "I Get High" was released on 12 March 2024. Upon release, Tones and I said "'I Get High' is about the nostalgia of growing up with friends. Sneaking out and enjoying our youth, looking back and reminiscing about the people that were and are in your life, that make you feel alive. There is magic in this song." [7] "Wonderful" was released on 17 May 2024. Tones and I said the song is "About a very close person in my life. I wanted to let them know just how incredible they were, at times where they may have felt like they weren't good enough." [8] The album's fourth single, "Dance With Me" was released on 17 June 2024, the same day as the album was announced. [5] "To Be Loved" was added to radio on 2 August 2024 as the album's fifth single. [9]
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