Behind the band

Starting in early 2021, TONIX has risen in Adelaide, Australia, inspired by M83’s emotional "Hurry Up We're Dreaming" album, and the live energy and passion of artists like Joywave/ LCD Sound System/ Sam Fender/ Gang of Youths. Underpinned by hand-mastered synthesizer sounds, the group has become known for their energetic shows supporting COLD CHISEL, SNARKY PUPPY, GENESIS OWUSU, MOTEZ, PERTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, and more.

Henry and Archie, as founders, began by habitually busking in front of crowds in excess of 20,000 walking across Adelaide’s iconic River Torrens Footbridge after AFL matches from 2018 - 2022. The pair then switched to making music under the name Tonix, where they rose in the performance and festival space.

After releasing their debut single PEGS, TONIX achieved #1 placement on the Triple J Unearthed charts for over 3 weeks where it was downloaded over 2000 times. It was named as “one of the best debuts of 2021” by What’ s New On the Scene magazine, with American reviewer Moanbarrow writing, “Tonix has done something pretty darn unique. [PEGS] is a product of great mixing and talent.”

In 2022, TONIX composed, recorded, and released their debut EP, "When We Are," featuring Sammi Keough on vocals for the first time. The first instalment, "Stars That Hold Us," quickly made a big impact, with radio features around Australia, the music video being featured by ABC's Rage program, and press coverage reaching Spain. The second single, "Overflow," has also seen radio success alongside a RAGE feature for the official video. After this, Tonix truely became a trio operation with Sammi on vocal duties. 

TONIX were selected for the Indie-Con adjacent Scouted showcase in August 2023 produced by MusicSA and impressed all. On the back of that show, they were offered a recording contract and were signed by management, General Admission Entertainment. MusicSA CEO, Christine Schloithe, called the showcase performance, “near perfect,” one that, “captured the attention of the national industry in a way that rarely happens.” TONIX have won fans with each show and are on track to make an impression on a national level after a series of high profile supports for artists such as Snarky Puppy, Boo Seeka and Tijuana Cartel, festival bookings alongside artists as diverse as Genesis Owusu, Rudimental, DMAs, Winston Surfshirt, Bad//Dreems, Regurgitator, Cub Sport and The Smith Street Band and their debut headline show in December 2023 to over 200 ticket buyers at UniBar ADL. TONIX have played headline timeslots for locally produced festivals including Space Jams, IndieFest (alongside Felivand) and the Pirate Life Brewery birthday weekend. 2024 saw TONIX play for over 20,000 punters supporting Cold Chisel, and in early 2025, TONIX have already embarked on a 9-show South Coast Tour, supported 5 x Grammy Winners Snarky Puppy, toured NSW with three shows, and announced a one-of-a-kind nightclub midnight set at DIVIDE Club. Their new music, always growing and developing, is represented by their latest singles, I Was Asleep, Feel Alive, Step Back, and If I Can't Be Yours. This is the sound of TONIX. 

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