The artist

Tomato Sauce is both an artist and a brand. An ICON of modern Australia.

 

His 2024 debut single Party in Hell has been described as sounding like pop music from the early 2010s – think the Katy Perry Teenage Dream era. Party in Hell was a hit in the queer community for its relatable story and positive, energising attitude.

 

The man behind the label, Tom McKinnon, is based in Melbourne and he is as colourful as the Tomato Sauce brand itself. He worked as a circus artist throughout his early and mid‑twenties before branching out into the music scene.

 

Tom is a prolific writer of pop songs, specialising in melody and lyrics. His songwriting skills were recognised in 2020 when he was listed as a top 40 finalist in the Vanda & Young Global Song Comp for his song ‘Hurdles’, performed by Kiki Nicks.

 

In 2024, Tomato Sauce the artist was launched. In 2025, apparel followed, featuring the signature Tomato Sauce man bag.

 

The highly anticipated fourth single from Tomato Sauce – FABULOUS – was released on 16 July 2025. All about being your authentic self, this uplifting song is (as one listener described it) ‘such a strut’.