Pop artist James Tonic releases his latest single, “At The Time In New York,” offering listeners another atmospheric and emotionally immersive entry into his growing catalog.
Known for blending cinematic soundscapes with honest, unguarded songwriting, Tonic creates music that sits between dream pop, alternative pop and atmospheric electronic sounds. His latest release reflects that signature approach, pairing evocative production with a deeply personal musical sensibility.
The single arrives during an important period for the New York-based artist. Tonic is preparing to bring his Safety album series to the stage as a full dream pop musical, with a live band performing across 18 North American cities from November 2026 through February 2027.
His Safety era has already generated significant momentum. Safety, released in 2025, recorded a 60% Spotify save rate and 20,000 first-week sales, while Safety II, released in early 2026, has surpassed 2.2 million combined streams within five months.
Across seven albums, James Tonic’s independent catalog has accumulated more than 21.8 million streams across 219 countries, achieved without major-label backing.
Raised in Montreal and now based in New York, Tonic builds his records around live drums, analog synthesizers and emotionally direct vocals. His approach treats each release as part of a larger artistic world, prioritizing atmosphere, storytelling and lasting emotional connection.
With “At The Time In New York,” James Tonic continues to expand that world while establishing the next chapter of his independent dream pop journey.
