Despite the title of his fifth album, Stuck In LA, singer-songwriter James Tonic isn’t stuck in any sense of the word. Tonic’s latest full-length release—out on November 8 on Drummer Records—makes an artistically bold statement. The 17-song album is chock full of self-revelation and ear-worm melodies, and documents Tonic’s evolution into a consummate pop-rock artist from his hip-hop roots. He will embark on a 14-date Northwest and Southwest tour starting October 18th.
“This album, and these songs, came through a process of self-discovery and openness. The more you get out of your comfort zone, the more you realize who you really are as an artist,” Tonic said. “Once these songs and sounds started coming together, I realized that this is the music that I’ve been destined to make.”