Halle Tomlinson launches solo run with Move It Back

Denver vocalist Halle Tomlinson has released her first solo single, “Move It Back,” through Perception Records, along with a Jay.Greens-produced video. The release opens a months-long rollout that leads into her debut album, Archive, which has been in development for more than two years.

Why it matters: - Halle Tomlinson is moving from collaborator to solo artist with a release strategy built to introduce a full debut era, not just a one-off single. - The rollout points to a broader push from Perception Records behind an artist shaped in Denver and now being positioned for a wider audience. - The project matters because Archive is being framed as a fully realized album that blends live musicianship with modern production.

What happened: - Halle Tomlinson released “Move It Back” on August 14 through Perception Records. - The single arrives with an official video produced by the Perception Records team and shot by Chris “The Camera Guy” Shaibi. - The release begins a series of drops that will continue through December 2026. - The song is the first look at Archive, Halle Tomlinson’s debut full-length album. - Halle Tomlinson is based in Denver and first gained national attention on NBC’s The Voice.

The details: - “Move It Back” was built as a collaborative live recording. - Halle Tomlinson sings lead and plays bass guitar on the track. - Jay.Greens handles guitar and production. - Alvin Ford Jr. plays drums, and Ian Gilley plays keyboards. - Halle Tomlinson, Ian Gilley, Geoff Bremer and Jay.Greens wrote the song. - The video is set in a clean, tiled room and uses warm and cool lighting to reflect inner conflict. - “Move It Back” is streaming on major platforms via the single release page. - The official video is on Halle Tomlinson’s YouTube channel. - Archive has been developed for more than two years with Los Angeles-based producer Jay.Greens. - The album was recorded primarily at Perception Sound in Downtown Los Angeles. - Additional recording took place at Sunset Sound in Hollywood and Laskin Productions in Denver. - The project brings together session musicians, producers and collaborators. - The album mixes drums, strings, guitars, keys and layered vocals with chopped and sampled elements. - The result is described as a “future-soul” sound with hip-hop weight and soul, harmony and intimacy.

Between the lines: - Halle Tomlinson’s rollout suggests a deliberate attempt to establish a distinct solo identity after years of local and collaborative visibility. - The emphasis on live players, layered harmony and sample-based production signals a project designed to bridge classic musicianship and current sonic trends. - The video’s stark visual style mirrors the album’s stated tension between organic warmth and modern polish.

What’s next: - Halle Tomlinson will continue releasing music through December 2026. - Archive is the centerpiece of the next phase and the project most likely to define her next public chapter. - Perception Records is expected to keep building the campaign around the album as the rollout continues.

The bottom line: - Halle Tomlinson is using “Move It Back” to turn a long development period into a clear solo launch point, with Archive positioned as the full statement.