New Band Tommy Debuted in Nashville
The four-piece indie group performed a live set at The Chloe following their formation in upstate New York.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Alternative
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The band Tommy, comprised of Courtney Marie Andrews, Cornelia Murr, Lola Kirke, and Katie Pearlman, has officially launched. The group recently performed their debut live set at The Chloe in Nashville.
Why it matters
The members formed the group to move away from the expectation that solo artists must perform everything themselves, choosing instead to prioritize friendship, art, and beauty.
The group originated with an intake of 72 martinis and 9000 American spirits cigarettes. The band began as an accidental writing experiment in upstate New York.
The players
Courtney Marie Andrews
She is a singer-songwriter and musician who is a founding member of the band Tommy.
Cornelia Murr
She is an artist and musician who serves as a founding member of the newly formed group Tommy.
Lola Kirke
She is a musician and actress who is one of the four founding members of the band Tommy.
Katie Pearlman
She is a musician and founding member of the band Tommy.
The details
Tommy emerged from an accidental writing experiment as the members sought to redefine the role of the solo artist. The quartet has now moved into live performance, marking their start with a free show in Nashville.
Timeline
August 8, 2025: Tommy was formed in upstate New York.
September 29, 2026: Tommy performed their debut live set.
Industry Dynamics
This story follows a pattern set by the rise of independent artist collectives where musicians shift from solo careers to collaborative projects. Such groupings reflect a broader shift in the music industry toward prioritizing collaborative creative spaces over individual branding.
Fans in Nashville were able to attend the group's first free live set at The Chloe. Future music releases from the band are expected soon, providing new ways for listeners to access their collaborative work.
The takeaway
The formation of Tommy highlights a growing trend of established artists seeking collaborative freedom outside of solo requirements. Aspiring musicians can look to this project as a model for using casual creative experiments to build new professional partnerships.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Stereogum.
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