Scottish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tommy Ashby has a natural gift for capturing the beauty of everyday moments through a delicate blend of ethereal sounds and soft vocals. His songs reflect on life, nature, and human relationships, which he portrays with unusual sensitivity and sonic sophistication.

Tommy’s new album Mantis, which he self-produced, is his most personal work to date. It explores themes such as fear of closeness, isolation, and the power of human connection. The album’s title refers to the track of the same name, inspired by the peculiar metaphor of the praying mantis—a symbol of the fear of true intimacy. Mantis will be released on June 6, 2025, via Dance To The Radio.

Tommy holds a PhD in psychoacoustics, the study of how sound affects our perception and emotions. He weaves this expertise into his music through delicate layers of sound that draw the listener into the intimate world of his songwriting.

His music has garnered over 30 million streams on Spotify. He has toured with artists like Nina Nesbitt, Turin Brakes, and Luke Sital-Singh, and his songs have been featured in shows such as Grey’s Anatomy, Atypical, and Love Island. He will also be performing in the Czech Republic for the first time—don’t miss this unique debut.