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Thomas Allain is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Gainesville, Florida, making what he calls "sentimental indie folk rock." His music channels the angst and longing of the current moment through a sound that is equal parts intimate and rockin’.
His debut album, Words I’ve Learned to Say, was produced by Dan Hannon (Manchester Orchestra, Julien Baker, Paris Jackson) and recorded at Ivy Manor Studios in Muscle Shoals. The first single, "Footprints in the Stone," co-written with Gainesville’s Jordan Burchel, is a pop-soul anthem that gives voice to the quiet desperation of existing in a world that’s all attention-first. With a sound crafted out of a love of classic soul and rock and an admiration for modern songsmiths like Ben Gibbard, Lizzy McAlpine, and Theo Katzman, Thomas's music bridges the gap between old-school confessional rock and roll and modern heart-on-your-sleeve folk pop.
His debut album, Words I’ve Learned to Say, was produced by Dan Hannon (Manchester Orchestra, Julien Baker, Paris Jackson) and recorded at Ivy Manor Studios in Muscle Shoals. The first single, "Footprints in the Stone," co-written with Gainesville’s Jordan Burchel, is a pop-soul anthem that gives voice to the quiet desperation of existing in a world that’s all attention-first. With a sound crafted out of a love of classic soul and rock and an admiration for modern songsmiths like Ben Gibbard, Lizzy McAlpine, and Theo Katzman, Thomas's music bridges the gap between old-school confessional rock and roll and modern heart-on-your-sleeve folk pop.
Thomas has appeared at the 30A Songwriters Festival in both 2024 and 2026, Sing Out Loud 2026, and Tom Petty Weekend 2024 and 2026. He believes live performance and in-person community are the most important part of music-making, whether that’s accomplished in a quiet listening room or at full volume on a festival stage.
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