Tones And I: Biography of the Australian Breakthrough Artist
Australian singer-songwriter who achieved global fame with her record-breaking single 'Dance Monkey'.
Born in Melbourne, Watson began busking in Byron Bay before her 2019 breakthrough. Her debut single 'Dance Monkey' became the longest-running #1 on the ARIA Singles Chart and topped charts in 30+ countries.
- Watson lived in her car while busking before being discovered by manager Jackson Walkden-Brown, who heard her perform at a Byron Bay sidewalk.
- 'Dance Monkey' broke Spotify's record for most streams in a week (2019) and remained the platform's most-streamed song by a female artist for three consecutive years.
- She faced criticism for her distinctive vocal style but addressed detractors in her song 'Ur So F**kInG cOoL', turning controversy into artistic fuel.
- Watson's sudden fame caused severe anxiety, leading her to cancel shows in 2020. She later revealed her struggles with imposter syndrome in interviews.