News: TOM MISCH ANNOUNCES SOPHOMORE ALBUM FULL CIRCLE

Since first emerging in 2012 through his early SoundCloud releases, Tom Misch’s music has helped define a generation of bedroom producers and artists. Across two Beat Tapes and his critically acclaimed debut Geography,which charted at #8 and is now BPI certified Gold, Tom has established himself as a singular British voice in music. Geography’s success also led to sold-out shows worldwide, including London’s Brixton Academy, while his instinctive approach to collaboration has remained central, from EPs with long-time creative partner Loyle Carner, to the Ivor Novello–nominated What Kinda Music with Yussef Dayes which entered the UK Official Charts at #4. More recently, his Supershy alter ego has offered another outlet for exploration, extending his curiosity into club-focused territory. His album Happy Music saw an outpour of support here in Australia from Triple J, Double J, a feature album from SYN FM and further community radio love from fbi radio, PBS FM and so much more. However, behind the scenes of this success, Tom was facing periods of extreme anxiety that forced him to slow down, step away and turn inward. Tom sought reconnection through surfing, nature and time away from the studio – experiences that helped shape the emotional language of Full Circle. When he returned to making music, it was without pressure or expectation, working with a close circle of friends and new collaborators, and focusing on songs that tell the truth.

Across Full Circle, Tom has deliberately moved away from production-led music-making, stepping out of Logic Pro to focus on classic song writing that works when played on piano or guitar, or expanded with a full band. That shift toward songcraft, rather than studio technique, became the defining starting point for the album. Tom worked closely with artist and songwriter Matt Maltese, who co-wrote a number of songs on the record, alongside Ian Fitchuk, who developed much of the material in Nashville and Adam Jaffrey, a key collaborator during the album’s earliest stages. Tom used a vintage U47 microphone throughout, allowing his vocals to be forward and full body. While much of the album was run to tape with a clear intention to achieve specific sounds inspired by the warmth and clarity of ’70s hi-fi records. Sonically and creatively, the project draws from the songwriting and textures of artists like Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, John Martyn and John Taylor balancing classic fidelity with an intimate, understated feel. There was also a commitment throughout to capturing live takes, minimising comping, and preserving the raw spontaneity of performance. Quiet, double-tracked vocals and low-fi touches nod to J.J. Cale’s subtle approach, all in service of something classic and alive in the moment.