Tones And I: - Dance Monkey

Before the world knew her name, Toni Watson was living in a van and busking on the streets of Byron Bay, Australia. "Dance Monkey" was born from her frustration with demanding crowds.

High-energy percussion paired with her unmistakable, polarizing vocal style. Breaking Records Tones and I - Dance Monkey

The song didn't just climb the charts; it dominated them. It holds the record for the most weeks at #1 on the ARIA Singles Chart (24 weeks) and topped the charts in over 30 countries. Before the world knew her name, Toni Watson

"Dance Monkey" proved that a DIY artist could bypass traditional gatekeepers. Its success paved the way for other indie-pop acts to find mainstream success through viral loops and authentic, albeit quirky, storytelling. Breaking Records The song didn't just climb the

"Dance Monkey" by Tones and I isn't just a song; it’s a global phenomenon that rewrote the rulebook for indie pop success. Released in May 2019, the track transformed Australian busker Toni Watson into an international superstar overnight. The Origin: From the Streets to the Studio

This "marmite" factor (you love it or hate it) made the song incredibly viral on platforms like TikTok.