- Words Millie Dunn-Christensen
A soul-drenched slow burner, Tommy Down’s 'Mrs Blue' is rich with timeless emotion, merging the romantic with the melancholic.
With ‘Mrs Blue’, London-based artist Tommy Down delivers a soul-soaked heartbreaker that feels like an instant classic. Taken from his 2024 album 21st Century Living, the track has already racked up over 5.7 million Spotify streams, and it’s easy to see why. Anchored by a tender groove and Tommy’s unmistakable voice, ‘Mrs Blue’ is a masterclass in restraint, emotion, and songwriting that cuts deep.
Produced by Grammy-winner Jon Shave and co-written with Invisible Men’s Jason Pebworth, the track unfolds with an Al Green-style rhythm section, soft atmospheric organ, and featherlight harmonies that leave plenty of space for Tommy’s vocals: at once raw, controlled, and deeply expressive. Inspired by an unspoken emotional connection with his partner, ‘Mrs Blue’ explores that eerie sixth sense when two people share sadness without needing to say a word.
Tommy’s journey, rooted in jazz, shaped by soul, and coloured by his Ghanaian heritage, is as rich as his influences, ranging from Marvin Gaye and Paolo Nutini to Radiohead and Mitski. A former jazz band frontman and now a rising solo act, Tommy blends heart and craft with rare finesse. As the lead-up to his 2025 EP begins, it’s clear: Tommy Down is shaping soul music for a new generation, one aching note at a time.