Artist Spotlight

Meet Tone Troy, A Multi-talented Artist who Is Rewriting History In The Music Industry

Known to bring out the “powerful dance music experience” anywhere he steps, is none other than a multi-faceted artist, Tone Troy. He is a Platinum and award-winning artist who has become immersed in the ever-House Music scene of New York City. From firefighting throughout Manhattan to performing on some of the biggest electronic music stages in the world, he has quickly surged up the ranks as one of New York’s premier music producers. His musical taste is shaped primarily by the surging presence of Brooklyn nightlife.

His familiar yet new-age sound comes with unstoppable force as he releases his high-energy hit “show me”. His commitment to the musical history of the past and present has led to a collection of productions that are guaranteed to have a crowd emotionally invested from start to finish.

Listen to “show me” on Spotify:

Hello there, welcome to Honk Magazine. Can you tell our readers about what really inspired you to write music?

Tone Troy – Writing music came a bit later into my music career weirdly enough. So I was DJing in Brooklyn for a few years before I decided to give the production a try. Thankfully my background in digging for music helped in creating a bit of a sound for myself.

When did you realize you were going to make music professionally?

Tone Troy – I think this really came to light after my first gig in London. Fortunately, my music has taken me to places I never thought I’d go to. I saw my name on a poster outside of this club I was going to play in Shoreditch, and it was such a surreal moment. I knew then what I wanted for this and what I wanted for myself.

Tell us what is so unique about you and your music?

Tone Troy – Well, I am currently balancing a life working actively in music and as a firefighter in NYC. There are a lot of sleepless nights on both sides of the coin here. My music is unique in the idea that I never want any of my songs to sound the same. I want to one day be able to do an open-to-close set with just my music and have every song have the right place at the right time in the story of the set. I’ve had songs that are perfect for a daytime brunch, and tracks that only work at 3 am in a basement. I want to be able to write a complete story with my prior works and have each song sound like it’s from “Tone Troy”.

Can you tell us about your latest releases and what inspired you to create them?

Tone Troy – As of March, I dropped a little passion project EP that’s an ode to some more old-school house. That is a 3 track EP called “Show Me”. Definitely not geared for club play, but something I made in my off time and enjoyed enough to want to get people to hear it.

Next track I’m very excited for. I have a collaboration with Kyle Kinch on one of my favorite labels. Our track is called “Pheromones” and it is definitely going to shake up the clubs. I’ve been a fan of Kyle for a while and we connected on IG. I think we banged the track out in like a week. It came together so perfectly and I can’t wait to see how it is received.

Can you give us a brief insight into your upcoming projects?

Tone Troy – After the track with Kyle, I have another one coming out with my friend Will OB on Purple Tea in May. Waiting on a few other contracts to be sent on some other tunes so I can’t open up on those just yet, but one label interested is one I’ve been trying to get on for a bit. Outside of the records, my collective “The Assembly” should be kicking off our boat party series in NYC sometime in May/June, and that’s always a good time. I’m very excited about the warmer weather this year!

What do you wish you were told when you first started making music that you think would help artists just starting out?

Tone Troy – Take it day by day. Don’t overwhelm yourself. At the end of the day, your creativity needs to thrive for you to succeed. Give yourself space when needed, and know when it’s time to work.

What do you do when you don’t do music (creative or otherwise) that you are passionate about?

Tone Troy – Fitness and video games. Ironic because they don’t go hand in hand at all.

Any last piece of advice for those artists who just started making music?

Tone Troy – This isn’t a competition. There is room for everyone in this industry. Connect and make a team. A rising tide brings up all ships.

How can our readers follow you online?

Tone Troy – Follow me on Instagram – @tonetroy

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Artist Spotlight

Lana Crow turns challenges into a celebration with “Laugh With You”

“Laugh With You,” the latest single from Lana Crow, is a sincere rallying cry to embrace life in all its messy, beautiful mess. In the song, indie pop and alt-pop combine to deliver an emotional blow that feels both personal and universal.

“Laugh With You” feels like an instant connection, and Crow is telling you stories of hard times with a cozy, knowing smile. This song is as much about struggle as it is about how strong you are. It serves as a reminder that these struggles are simply what give us the strength to keep going, even when life is tough.

Crow encourages people to welcome them, create happiness in the cracks, and laugh even as the world gets heavy. The result is a song that delicately nudges you to love and embrace yourself. It is an anthem for anyone experiencing tough times who refuses to give up hope. Lana Crow continues to demonstrate her songwriting skills, both musically pleasing and emotionally rich, with “Laugh With You.”

It’s a reminder that it’s how we respond to tough times, rather than how they affect us, that’s key. With this song, not only does Crow provide us with music, but she also lets us know that sometimes a laugh is what we need to remember that there is always something to smile about and that, even when it feels like life has waged war against you, laughter can still be found.

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BluntBrad Jr. finds calm ambition in the laid-back shine of “It’s All Good”

BluntBrad Jr.’s new single, “It’s All Good,” sounds like a steady handshake and a deep breath. It’s warm, honest, and not trying to be cool. There isn’t any fancy production hiding behind layers of polish here. Instead, the song is all about being honest. The song is laid-back and offers up the shine of a studio recording for the feeling of a candid introduction, a musical “hello” from someone who wants to be heard for who they are.

“It’s All Good” is a very human way to be hopeful at its core. The feeling is simple and real, like someone who won’t let little things stand in the way of their goals. The words to the song sound like friends talking to each other. They discuss their goals, their drive, and their need for attention in a way that is honest and not needy.

The production backs this up by making sure that everything is open and airy. The instruments are simple and easy to understand, so BluntBrad Jr.’s voice and message come through clearly. The song feels real because it doesn’t have a lot of extra stuff in it. You’re not hearing a heavily constructed persona; you’re hearing someone at the start of a journey, eager to make their mark.

The song’s rough edges make it captivating, which is better than polish, which would have smoothed it out. This way of thinking fits with the theme: hope isn’t naive here; it’s realistic and steady. It speaks to people who like simple songs and value honesty over artifice.

“It’s All Good” is an engaging and approachable phrase that offers context for an artist who is confident and clear about their artistic vision. This is the kind of song you listen to when you need some honest encouragement to remember that just being human can help you move forward. This is only the first chapter of something serious, so expect more from him.

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