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A day in the life of... Ten Tonnes
This month, Ten Tonnes lets us in on what he’s up to.
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Ten Tonnes is the stage name of Ethan James Barnett, an English singer-songwriter born on 23 August 1996. He is the younger brother of British artist George Ezra. Barnett released two EPs, Lucy in 2016 and Born to Lose in 2017. His debut studio album, titled Ten Tonnes, was released through Warner Bros. Records on 3 May 2019 and reached the top 40 in the UK charts. In 2021, he released the EP So Long, which includes the single "Everything You Got." His second studio album, Dancing, Alone, was issued on 28 July 2023. On 3 February 2025, Barnett announced that his fifth EP, Heaven Sent, would be his final release under the Ten Tonnes name.
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His LP 'Dancing, Alone' is due to arrive on 28th July.
His LP 'Dancing, Alone' is due to arrive on 28th July.
His LP 'Dancing, Alone' is due to arrive on 28th July.
The follow-up to his 2019 self-titled debut, 'Dancing, Alone' is set for release on 28th July via Absolute.
Ten Tonnes is back with a new guitar power pop bop.
Ethan Barnett, aka Ten Tonnes, has utilised the past year for an all-encompassing stock check and is now ready to return with a fresh vibe rooted in vintage aesthetics.
Tune in tonight (Monday 14th June) from 8pm BST.
It's a teaser from an upcoming EP, due this summer.
It’s the first taste of new music since last year’s self-titled debut LP
He’ll play Electric Brixton in London on the 10th.
The three-day festival will celebrate its tenth year this summer.
“What do you want to do for a shoot, Ethan?” we asked. “Snooker!” he replied. So here’s a feature with Ten Tonnes including snooker-based photos, but with no mention of snooker at all. Enjoy!
His debut album will arrive later this spring.
It's taken from his self-titled debut album, which is now set for release on 3rd May.
The tour will be in support of his upcoming debut album.
"It's one of my absolute favourites," he explains.
Hurray!
He's touring the UK this November too, with his bro George Ezra.
The run includes UK shows this November.
Ten Tonnes is all-go all summer, but that's not stopped him working on his debut album, which if we're all very lucky, will be with us next year.
He's playing Neverworld this weekend.
It features clips from his time on tour.
“’Lay It On Me’ is telling someone if they need you, you’ll be there,” he says.
It'll be here in 48 hours-ish.
He's heading out on tour with Rat Boy soon, too.
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He's playing our stage tomorrow night (19th May), and has picked his favourite five from around the festival.
There are also some fish. And a spider.
With a smashing new EP, and a slew of festival slots this summer, everything’s coming up Ten Tonnes.
He doesn't even do the washing up.
It's a taster of his upcoming EP - watch this space.
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