True North

True North is the new music collaboration from songwriter/musician, Tones Thorburn. Based in Auckland, New Zealand, True North has a genre-defying sound that seamlessly blends rock and soul with a gospel heart. True North hopes to soon be making waves in NZ’s vibrant music scene and beyond.

Tones’ musical journey is a testament to passion, resilience, faith and authenticity. With a sound that resonates with the soul, True North’s music is a powerful storytelling experience. The heartfelt pull of these songs transcends boundaries, inviting listeners to embark on a transformative journey.
True North’s debut single, No Exit Wound, will be released along with a self-produced video on May 16 during NZ Music Week. A debut EP/album is in the works and will follow a little later in 2025; announcement and release date to be advised in the coming months.

Produced and mixed by revered Producer, Ben King, and graced with the musicianship of some of New Zealand’s finest talent, these songs depict themes of love, life, pain and healing, hope and faith.

Featuring: Tones on vocals and guitars; Matthias Jordan (Pluto, Come Together) on piano, electric piano and organ; Milan Borich (Pluto, Come Together) on drums; Ben King (Goldenhorse, Grand Rapids) on bass and backing vocals; Sandy Mill (Sandy Mill, The Bellbirds, Basement Jax, to name a few) on vocals; and introducing Edith and Clementine Bainbridge-King on percussion.

Find your true north.