=Singer-songwriter, band leader, and producer Scott Tournet has gone through numerous creative phases. From writing and playing sprawling rock music with Grace Potter & The Nocturnals to leading his band Elektric Voodoo into daring and psychedelic territory, Tournet has ventured into the deepest corners of rock and emerged with a sterling and expansive catalog. Recently, Tournet stepped away from the collaborative world and into the solo spotlight with the release of his 2023 LP, Rock and Roll Stories. Now, the accomplished artist returns with “The Circle,” his latest solo effort, and the lead single from Tournet’s upcoming LP Home.
With Home set to be released later in 2025, “The Circle” hints at a rawer, acoustic sound that allows Tournet’s poetic songwriting to flourish. The new single showcases some folksy storytelling elements as the artist pens a poignant journey through the ups and downs of boyhood, highlighting how even the smallest memories can alter the trajectory of a life. The moving performance is laid out over blissfully smooth acoustics and chugging tempos, adding a danceable flair to the profoundly personal single. There is a vulnerability here that gives the impression of meeting Tournet for the first time, bringing the listener into the artist’s world and submerging them in the complex emotions and thoughts that drive “The Circle.” Artists like Steve Earle, Nathaniel Rateliff, and Jason Isbell come to mind when listening to the howling intensity of Tournet taking his turn at the mic.
“The Circle” is accompanied by an equally moving music video that brings the lyrics to life as Tournet takes us on an autobiographical trip through pop tendencies and rootsy undertones. Tournet’s new album, Home, is set to be released before the end of the year, and you can watch the video for “The Circle” below.
