Blessing listeners with yet another irresistible indie anthem, Tommy Newport is back with his latest single “Tongue & Cheek.” Offering an encapsulation of miraculous metaphors, Newport’s latest track shines bright. Consolidating his own funky, psychedelic pop sound, with his melodious vocal energy and contagious choruses, he delivers a tune that is nothing short of perfection.
Showing his eclectic and rather unique approach to lyricism, Newport’s narratives explore the tribulations of life, love and lust. He explains, “”Tongue & Cheek” was of course inspired by the phrase “tongue in cheek”, but having said it wrong my whole life, I opted to title it “Tongue & Cheek.” The song is a self-ode to not taking life too seriously and understanding how life goes, always having to play it by ear and stay on your toes. It’s a nod to the fiery beginnings of a relationship and, lyrically, is a larger-than-life glorification of meeting someone for the first time…in the hot desert of Amarillo at a fashion show. It’s my way of saying life is made up of so many miracles.”
“Tongue & Cheek” offers contagious chemistry like no other. Resembling the ever-familiar sounds of MGMT, The Killers and Phoenix, Newport’s perfect blend of musical expressionism and experimentalism unites to create another captivating single. You can find Tommy Newport on tour with Lime Cordiale this month across America and Canada. Grab tickets here.
