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Ellie Walker & The Folly release delightful festive single ‘This Christmas Morning’
Following their critically acclaimed debut album ‘Sink Or Swim’, released in October 2023 (“chock full of folk-pop nuggets”- The Afterword, “a terrific debut album”– Fatea Magazine, “a cocktail of melodic folksy pop”- Folking.com), Ellie Walker, Cambridge born singer-songwriter celebrated for her enchanting voice, captivating melodies and luscious harmonies, releases her next single, ‘This Christmas Morning’ with her band Ellie Walker & The Folly.
This upbeat, infectious, and classily cheesy (if that’s a thing?!) track tells the endearing story of a Christmas Fairy (Eve) and an Elf (Frosty), who discover love amidst their feelings of loneliness and lack of festive spirit at Christmas time. ‘This Christmas Morning’ captures the magic and joy of the festive season, blending Ellie’s signature indie-pop sound with catchy melodies that are sure to get stuck in your head. The song beautifully illustrates how love can be found even in the midst of loneliness and isolation, with a bit of festive sprinkle thrown in.
“I wanted to create a fun, joyful song that celebrates the spirit of love and connection during the festive period,” Ellie shares. “It’s about finding joy in companionship, and I hope it brings smiles and joy to everyone who listens.”
Ellie saw great success when BBC Radio 1 favourites Saturday Night Gym Club re-imagined her track ‘I Know’ into a synth-pop hit, giving opportunities to perform at the Radio 1 Big Weekend, as well as the O2 Indigo and a feature on an ad for Rotary Watches. Now working as ‘Ellie Walker & The Folly’ with her bandmates —Mike, Mark, Max, and Carly—her pure, ethereal voice resonates deeply with listeners, weaving through lush melodies, heart-wrenching harmonies and raw lyrics. Think Feist, Belle & Sebastian, Ohbijou and Kate Bush – Ellie’s multi-instrumental arrangements create catchy, melody rich songs that soon become lovely earworms to all who listen.
With its playful lyrics and rich arrangement including trumpets, bells, organs and synths, ‘This Christmas Morning’ is poised to become a festive favourite for listeners of all ages. The track showcases Ellie’s unique vocals, complemented by the vibrant energy of her band. Their dynamic sound brings the story of the Eve and Frosty to life, making it an irresistible addition to any festive playlist. Fans can stream ‘This Christmas Morning’ on all major platforms now.
Ellie will also be performing the new single at venues across the UK, bringing the festive spirit directly to her audiences. Join Ellie in celebrating love, connection and joy this festive season with ‘This Christmas Morning,’ a delightful song that promises to uplift even the scroogiest-of-hearts and spread festive cheer far and wide!
Ellie Walker December Live Dates:
7th Dec- The Portland Arms, Cambridge.
17th December- The Orator, Cambridge.
London-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Waz-u returns with his second album, Preludes: Dusk Psalms, set for release on 16 May 2025 via independent label Biodiversity. The 15-track record further refines the artistic depth of his debut, blending electronic textures and classical compositional techniques in an intricate, immersive listening experience.
Ahead of the album release, Waz-u is dropping an exclusive vocal version of ‘Vermillion: G Major’ from the album, accompanied by its original instrumental version. ‘Vermillion’ with Lilyg will be released on 18 April 2025, evoking intimate indie-folk and pop and follows the release of a vocal version of ‘Lament’ with Tom Norrington. ‘The singles are a way to give a voice to the atmosphere of the record and to lyrically encapsulate some of the themes explored,’ explains Waz-u. ‘Lily and Tom are good friends of mine and have both been listening to early iterations of these preludes – it felt right to involve them directly on this record.’
‘Preludes: Dusk Psalms’ marks a new branch of Waz-u’s emerging sound, guided by the duality of tradition and innovation. Combining his musical roots in early ‘90s dub techno and classical music, the album weaves carefully layered synthesizers and electronics to evoke the ambience of sacred music — from the gentle timbres of a choir or an organ to the quiet, open, and reverberating spaces of a church. Also featured throughout the album is experimental musician G9 LUV, who creates textures and drones by bowing his bass guitar, resulting in cello-like sounds. The release follows Waz-u’s 2024 debut LP, Prayer For Dawn, which merged dub, techno, and electronica in an exploration of the ritualistic traditions associated with both organized religion and dance.
Bringing the album’s themes to life, Waz-u will celebrate the release of Preludes: Dusk Psalms with a special performance at Our Holy Redeemer in Clerkenwell, London on 14 May 2025. Set against the church’s resonant acoustics, the event will feature live performance arrangements, including a choir, with further details to be announced soon.
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