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“James Tonic is building something with intention.”
That Eric Alper, on Safety II
“21st century art pop at its best and most dynamic.”
Ron Hart, SPIN
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What is Slow Down by James Tonic?
Slow Down is a solo single from James Tonic, the second of four arriving weekly through October 1, all supplemental to the Safety saga, the body of work behind the albums Safety and Safety II. The Safety albums are staged as the Safety Tour, a dream pop musical in seated theatres across 18 cities in January and February 2027.
The Record
Slow Down is the most immediate record in the run, alternative pop cut with a live band. Where the single before it was regret, this one is the opposite posture, an ask to stay in the moment: slow down baby, slow down for me, I wanna feel it too. For fans of Lana Del Rey, Cigarettes After Sex and Beach House.
Slow Down is the second of four solo singles from James Tonic, one a week through October 1, all supplemental to the Safety saga, the body of work behind Safety and Safety II. It follows Wherever You Are.
The four singles lead into the Safety Tour, a theatrical staging of the Safety albums presented as a dream pop musical in seated theatres across 18 cities, January and February 2027.
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The Artist
James Tonic
James Tonic is a dream pop artist, raised in Montreal. Seven albums in. His catalog has over 25 million streams across 238 territories.
Videos made using his music have drawn more than 887 million views across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, generated in 1.5 months, with 21.3 million likes. The Safety albums, Safety and Safety II, are staged as the Safety Tour, a dream pop musical touring the US in January and February 2027.
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For immediate release
Drummer Records announces “Slow Down,” a new solo single from James Tonic, available everywhere September 17, 2026. It follows “Wherever You Are” and is the second of four singles arriving weekly through October 1, all supplemental to the Safety saga, the body of work behind the albums Safety and Safety II. James Tonic has over 25 million catalog streams across 238 territories.
James Tonic brings the Safety albums to the stage: the Safety Tour, a staged dream pop musical in seated theatres, runs January and February 2027 across 18 cities. Tickets at drummer.com/safety-tour.
Safety Tour
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Pop and alternative pop editorial, playlist curators, and sync supervisors looking for a vocal-led cue.
Out September 17, 2026, the second of four weekly singles, ahead of the Safety Tour in January and February 2027.
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