“Something New” is a beginning to an end. To leave someone you love behind. Sometimes, love isn’t enough. And a new beginning is needed. “Something New” is a contemplative single as well as an emotional one. A change of perspective and a realization that sets a person free. With a classic sound and a nostalgic twist, the track evokes deep feelings as well as sparking new possibilities.

What really gets this song stuck in your head is Tom Tikka’s unique storytelling. He pulls you into a pool of wrenching feelings where love and loss meet the complication of reality. His music feels real. It really hits you in the heart, at the same time, leaving thoughts and feelings behind even after it reaches the last note. There’s always the lingering of music and story after listening. An aftertaste that’s also rich and thought-provoking.

The award-winning songwriter Tom Tikka began his solo career in 2020. He has released two critically acclaimed albums and delivered many international hits. He is a two-time ISSA Award winner and has been nominated for multiple awards. His music was selected as a semi-finalist and finalist in international songwriting competitions.