Tessa Violet comes back after two years of silence with "Knowing," a song that doesn't rush to announce itself but instead unfolds with the steady confidence of an artist who knows exactly where she stands. The song, released on January 6, 2026, is her first new music since 2023. It is also the first song from her upcoming third studio album, There Will Be Joy, which will be released later this year.
"Knowing" feels like a deep, thoughtful breath out, neither dramatic nor too much, but very intentional. It captures the emotional tension of being at a crossroads, where you can't be sure of anything and still need to move forward. Violet leans into that discomfort and sings a song that speaks to her because it is honest, not because it is flashy. This return isn't meant to shock, it's meant to connect.
Violet wrote the song, and Robin Skinner produced it. The song shows that they have a strong creative partnership that puts emotional clarity first. The song's structure reveals a sense of patience, as if it knows that bravery doesn't always have to be loud. Instead, it's in the quiet choice to keep going even when you don't know what will happen.
This release also marks a new beginning for Violet, and she has already promised to share a new song every month until the album comes out. "Knowing" sets the mood for that trip and is thoughtful, grounded, and hopeful without being naive.
Violet says that the song is about how brave it is to change your life without knowing for sure that it will work out. She says that realizing "this is not enough" can be enough to move on. "Knowing" isn't just a comeback, it's also a friend for anyone brave enough to step into the unknown in search of something better.
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