Tonic Clonic in 2016, it was recorded over the space of two years. There was a lineup change one year into recording and Whalebone was joined by guitarist Kleber Croccia whose previous band "Volver" was featured in Rolling Stone in 2009 whilst playing the festival circuit in Brazil. Whalebone's songwriting was praised for the lead single "Hunger" executive producer Tommy Faith from Triple J radio said 'Hunger' had a "memorable vocal melody through this track and a charm about it that I didn't expect" "Hunger" was released at was released at 'The Tote' Melbourne, its release was promoted by Heavy Magazine in an interview with Danielle. Whalebone's song "Mirror and The Blade" the second release off her band's album it received a review in New York "Grunge Cake Magazine" and in UK magazine "York Calling". Audiotox reviewed "Lead singer and guitarist Danielle Whalebone channels all our femme-punk favorites, think PJ Harvey-meets-Patti Smith-meet Bats for Lashes. The fuzzy guitar riffs and kick ass yet melancholic vocals create the ultimate nostalgia for those 90s grunge glory days, making us want to reach for our eyeliner and crank up our headphones." Whalebone released "Mirror & The Blade" at The Post Office hotel with special guests The Loveless. Overdrive Magazine promoted the night and gave the single a review. "Wax &Vanity" was the third single released from the album 'Tonic Clonic' Danielle's vocals were described as"sultry and haunting, she feels her words deeply" by Robb Donker writer for 'Americanpancake'. 'Tonic Clonic' was launched at Cherry Bar Friday 13 April 2018 and was followed by an Australian interstate tour with The Mercy Kills. The album received airplay on Triple R, PBS and 4ZZR. References Australian rock musicians Australian rock singers Australian alternative rock musicians Singers from Melbourne 1984 births Living people 21st-century Australian singers