Austin singer and songwriter Ella Reid has carved out a smart niche within modern music, her snappy pop songwriting and nostalgically soulful vocals bringing a big-band energy and melodic appeal that resounds across a plethora of original singles.
So Far, So Good is a timeless classic, and a great example of the style and sentiments that ring loud throughout Ella’s sound. Then in stark contrast, mellow guitar with a twist of James Bay to it lets those vocals pierce through with all the more emotional weight, for the dramatic and uplifting Iris and Your Beautiful Soul.
Most recently, Ella Reid launched the brand new single Dragonfly – another imagery-laden, metaphorical journey, with a fully-loaded production and further musical versatility; despite that still resounding vocal identity and character. Always the production is interesting, quite striking in this case from the outset – an electric guitar riff that captures attention and proves easily recognisable.
The lyrics too, this intertwining of romantic adoration and the details of the natural world give the song all the more intention. The chorus also has a certain colourful production chaos about it, a quality that exists throughout much of Ella’s uniquely genre-fusing catalogue.
Elsewhere songs like the more stripped-back and celebratory pop-rock single Make Me Hold On present a timeless warmth and a touch of country, the lyrical scenes and revelations again painting a whole new series of pictures that captivate and reinforce the changing passion of the performance and arrangement.
Then on the flipside, the funky sax-driven Dance Badly injects an infectious energy and quirky appreciation for living in the moment. All the while, Ella Reid’s affinity for performance shines naturally, her repertoire expanding to become a distinctly eclectic celebration of catchy and quirky pop, country, and indie alternatives.
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