Performing artist Tom Snowdon today announces his debut LP Lonely Tree, and shares the first single ‘Lose My Body’. Though it’s his debut album under the Tom Snowdon moniker, you’ll be familiar with his singular voice from his previous projects Lowlakes and No Mono. Lonely Tree is out Feb 9th, 2024 on Pieater. LISTEN + WATCH ‘LOSE MY BODY HERE + PRE-ORDER LP HERE.

‘Lose My Body’ is a wonky, baroque pop number that plays with a cut-up, sampled feel in its production. This was a happy result of the borrowed instrument used in the demo being sold before a real tracking could occur, so the lo-fi demo take was incorporated into the final song. Says Snowdon, “‘Lose My Body’” is about searching for something bigger than daily life… about the search for deep connection and for meaning that’s bigger than the physical experience. When my body goes, what then? Is there something left over? Is there a way to find meaning and connection beyond what’s right in front of me?”

It’s a hopeful cut from an album that explores loss, searches for grounding, and has ambitions to find a new beginning, despite the “what could have been” preying on Snowdon’s thoughts. As usual, his otherworldly voice takes centre stage, paired with a mix of electronic and organic textures to create a dramatic, experimental palette.

The accompanying video was made in Snowdon’s hometown of Mparntwe/Alice Springs, with videographer Sam Brumby, who Snowdon has been friends with since primary school. It’s filmed in the studio of Snowdon’s sister’s renowned dance company GUTS, featuring dancers both local and visiting. Being home, surrounded by his formative community, and being able to create this beautiful film quite last minute and unplanned, had a profound effect on Snowdon – it cemented his love of creativity, and how precious it is to surround yourself with like-minded people – that’s where the magic can happen with ease.

From Snowdon: “For as long as I can remember my sister’s dancing has inspired me. When I moved to Melbourne as a 19 year old, she was at the VCA. I’d go to heaps of their shows and was drawn to the creativity, inspired by the boundlessness of contemporary dance. When it came to filming “Lose My Body” we arranged to spend half the day messing around, filming in the studio. There wasn’t much of a plan, but dancers are such creative creatures – it developed really naturally, evolving from less structured play into organised freestyle dancing, moving around me. There wasn’t any real choreography explained except just following each other, so it’s essentially an unrehearsed freestyle piece of us all dancing and feeding off each other.”

In 2019, after No Mono came to an end, Snowdon took some time to recalibrate as a solo artist. He began working with collaborators who helped him see music afresh and re-inspired his love for creating. The first solo music Snowdon shared was an EP of covers Channel (2020), inspired by a childhood love of Yorta Yorta artist Jimmy Little’s Messenger album. It featured tracks ranging from Men At Work’s ‘Who Can It Be Now?‘ and Kylie Minogue’s ‘Can’t Get You Out of My Head‘. In 2022 we heard Flood at the Heart – a 2-track of his first solo work. Those two songs ‘Empty Start‘ and ‘Protection‘ will ultimately live on Lonely Tree.

Off the back of Flood at the Heart, Snowdon performed memorable shows for Sydney Festival, in the sold out Harry Seidler Mushroom, and as part of Phoenix Central Park’s VII’s season. And it’s live where Snowdon’s music really hits hardest – those who saw him guest for #1 Dads’ surprise hit set at Splendour in the Grass 2015, or who caught the visceral No Mono show for Vivid Live 2018 at the Sydney Opera House, can attest to Snowdon’s unique and mesmerising performance, as he uses his body and voice to create an intensely affecting experience. We guarantee there will be a chance to catch Tom Snowdon live in early 2024.