Rising singer-songwriter Tommy Prine unveils his latest single, “Standing in the Middle,” a poignant reflection on gratitude, homesickness, and emotional presence, available to stream HERE. The track is the newest offering from his upcoming EP Love Circle, due out August 20.
Built on warm instrumentation and Tommy’s signature lyrical honesty, “Standing in the Middle” finds peace in emotional duality—learning to welcome both the joy and the ache of being deeply connected to people and places. The song was born on the road during a stretch of homesickness, when a familiar routine brought unexpected clarity.
“‘Standing in the Middle’ is a song about being grateful about feeling all things, even the not-so-great things,” says Prine. “I found myself feeling homesick on the road and watching the Olympics to take my mind off of it, and had a moment where I felt lucky to have something so special in my life that I miss it that much. Lucky like I just won the Gold Medal and I'm following suit with all other Olympic winners, taking a bite out of it!”
The single follows Prine’s recent appearances at Newport Folk Festival, where attendees got a surprise performance at the sold-out Jane Pickens Theater to close out Friday night’s festivities. Festival goers were once again greeted with a surprise appearance on Saturday, when Jesse Welles invited Prine to share the stage for a heartfelt rendition of “Angel From Montgomery,” honoring his father’s enduring legacy. The performance was a powerful and emotional highlight of the weekend.
“Standing in the Middle” captures Prine’s growth not just as a songwriter, but as a human learning to stand still in the whirlwind of emotion, memory, and movement. The track follows the EP’s previously released song, “Purple Paint,” which offered fans a preview of Prine’s most intimate and musically adventurous work to date.
Later this month, Prine will hit the road on a co-headlining tour with acclaimed songwriter and friend, John R. Miller, beginning August 9 in Grove City, PA at Big Rail Brewing. The run includes stops in Brooklyn (Littlefield, 8/16), Philadelphia (The Foundry at The Fillmore, 8/17), and Boston-area cities like Northampton and Somerville, offering fans a chance to experience Prine’s deeply personal new music live.
Fans can pre-order and pre-save Love Circle here. For more information on Tommy Prine, visit https://www.tommyprine.com/
Fans can also tune in to the video premier of “Standing In The Middle” on his Youtube channel premiering today, 8/1 at 6pm CST here.
Love Circle Track List
1. Purple Paint
2. Standing in the Middle
3. Love Circle
4. Caught in the Wake
5. Space
6. Mysteries of Man
Catch Tommy Live
8/9 - Grove City, PA - Big Rail Brewing
8/11 - Northampton, MA - Iron Horse Music Hall
8/13 - Somerville, MA - Arts At The Armory
8/14 - Wadoboro, ME - The Waldo Theatre
8/15 - Portsmouth, NH - 3S Artspace
8/16 - Brooklyn, NY - Littlefield
8/17 - Philadelphia, PA - The Foundry at The Fillmore Philadelphia
More on Tommy Prine
Tommy Prine’s debut album This Far South (June 2023) was not only a long-awaited introduction but a testimony to Prine’s 20s and the loss, love, and growth that has defined them. Co-produced by a close friend and kindred musical spirit, Ruston Kelly, and beloved Nashville engineer and producer, Gena Johnson, the album is rich and dynamic from cathartic jams to nostalgic storytelling. Celebrating the album’s first year, Tommy released a deluxe version of the record on June 21, 2024 – featuring reimagined versions, a special guest and a brand new song.
Tommy learned to play guitar by watching his father, mimicking the ways his fingers moved, he inadvertently developed his own singular style. Prine sonically brings together a colorful patchwork of musical influences spanning Gillian Welch, Outkast, Bon Iver, the Strokes and more. Lyrically, Tommy explores existential questions and emotional experiences in his music.
