Press release -
tonies® Celebrates World Music Day With a Brand-New Beat, Expanding Popular Music Franchise Lalalinos
PALO ALTO, Calif., June 20, 2025 – tonies®, the globally leading digital audio platform for children with the award-winning Toniebox, is turning up the volume this World Music Day. After the company first launched its second original franchise in 2024, the arrival of Cosmo the dog now further expands the universe of musical adventures with the Lalalinos.
Ginny McCormick, CXO at tonies said: “World Music Day is the perfect stage to introduce Cosmo, our newest character and a reflection of tonies’ leadership in audio-first storytelling. From our start, tonies has transformed sound into a powerful force that sparks imagination, fuels growth, and brings joy to families around the world. With the Lalalinos, we’re expanding an original universe built on music and continuing our legacy of audio innovation.“
Welcoming Cosmo
The Lalalinos – the best band in Bumbaloo – consists of Cosmo, Scout and Akio. Originally created by tonies, the Lalalinos combine friendship, confidence and self-expression, helping to deepen kids' love for music and inspire movement and rhythm. With Cosmo, the band is officially complete, bringing even more catchy pop tunes, playful storytelling, and musical adventures to the homes of mini music lovers.
Stories That Make You Move
The Lalalinos are also at the heart of tonies’ “Stories That Make You Move”. With a joyful, year-long campaign launching on World Music Day, tonies encourages children to sing, dance and play along to the musical adventures of the Lalalinos. Whether at home or in the car, the upbeat energy in the stories and songs is designed to turn every listening moment into an active experience.
For more information about the Lalalinos and the "Stories That Make You Move" campaign, visit us.tonies.com.
About tonies®
tonies® is the world’s largest interactive audio platform for children with around 9.3 million Tonieboxes and more than 119 million Tonies sold. The intuitive and award-winning audio system has changed the way young children play and learn independently with its child-safe, wireless, and screen-free approach. Tonieboxes have been activated in over 100 countries, the content portfolio includes more than 1,300 Tonies in several languages.