Tone (musician)

Tone
Born
United Kingdom
OriginUnited Kingdom
GenresExperimental R&B, Dub, Shoegaze, Punk
OccupationsMusician, singer-songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist
InstrumentsGuitar, bass guitar, piano, keyboards, electronics
Years active2010–present
LabelsBig Dada, Rhythm Section International

Basil Anthony Harewood, known professionally as TONE, is a British musician, singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist.[1][2][3] He released his debut full-length album, So I Can See You, in March 2022 on the independent label Rhythm Section International.[4]

Career

Collaboration with Farai

Harewood was half of the punk duo Farai, formed with Zimbabwean-born vocalist Farai Bukowski-Bouquet.[5] Their 2017 debut single "Lion Warrior," released on NON Worldwide, was described by Pitchfork as a “post-punk battle cry,” with producer Tone channelling Joy Division’s youthful rage through synth chords and drums framing a mantra-like chant.[6]

Debut album: So I Can See You (2022)

Released on March 4, 2022 by Rhythm Section International, So I Can See You received coverage from independent music press including Resident Advisor, KEXP, and The Line of Best Fit.[7][4][8]

Discography

Studio albums

Year Title Label
2022 So I Can See You Rhythm Section International

Collaborations

Year Title Artist Label
2017 Kisswell (EP) Farai NON Worldwide
2018 Rebirth Farai Big Dada

References

  1. ^ "TONE (UK) · Artist Profile". Resident Advisor.
  2. ^ "TONE – So I Can See You (Rhythm Section International)". KEXP.
  3. ^ "TONE makes a pledge of commitment on the poignant "So I Can See You"". The Line of Best Fit.
  4. ^ a b "TONE – So I Can See You (Rhythm Section International)". KEXP.
  5. ^ Hutchinson, Kate. "One to watch: Farai". The Guardian.
  6. ^ "Farai – Lion Warrior". Pitchfork.
  7. ^ "Tone – So I Can See You". Resident Advisor.
  8. ^ "TONE makes a pledge of commitment on the poignant "So I Can See You"". The Line of Best Fit.