Digital Detox Podcast EP 2 | A Tone on Music, Positivity & Overcoming Life’s Challenges

In this episode of Digital Detox, Matt Violinist and Chef Alonge sit down with Bergen County’s own A Tone for a powerful conversation about music, resilience, and chasing dreams. From his early days on the basketball court to finding his voice in music, Tone shares how positivity, faith, and creativity helped him overcome challenges—including recovering from a stroke. He opens up about staying authentic, building core fans, upcoming projects like Autumn University, and the importance of turning struggles into strength. 🔥 Whether you’re into music, personal growth, or just need some motivation, this episode delivers gems you won’t want to miss. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Digital Detox! ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & Welcome to Digital Detox 01:15 – A Tone on staying positive and living in his own universe 05:40 – Anime, Avatar, and finding life lessons in unexpected places 11:20 – Basketball days & creativity through the game 18:00 – Transitioning passion from basketball to music 23:40 – Music as therapy & building core fans 30:10 – Overcoming challenges, creative blocks, and growth 36:45 – The stroke, recovery, and finding strength again 44:50 – New project: Autumn University & future goals 52:30 – The importance of support & playing local music while DJing 59:20 – Authenticity, energy, and spreading positivity through music 01:06:40 – Reflections on growth, family, and community support 01:12:15 – Closing thoughts & where to find A Tone online