It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year since I released Better Off into the world.
This song has always been about stepping into something new, finding the courage to move forward into better situations. And now, 12 months later, I can honestly say: I’m even better off than when this track first dropped! Life is taking off in ways I never imagined and I’m so grateful you’ve been along for the ride.
To celebrate the anniversary, I’ve re-released the original Better Off music video in a new vertical format, perfect for phones and reels. It was directed by the amazing Mike Robertson (@rikemobertson), and features Larissa Poho(@larissapoho) and Lucy, the Great Dane. The video is full of Edmonton landmarks that you may recognize!
If you haven’t added this track to your Summer 2025 playlist yet, now’s the time. A year later, it still hits.
Meanwhile, something new is brewing…
I just returned from a co-writing trip in Peterborough, where I had the absolute honour of working with the incomparable Hawksley Workman (@hawksleyworkman). We spent the week developing new material for my upcoming album and the creativity was flowing!
We were joined by Tristan Konkle (@tristanpjjkonkle) of Tapes in Motion, who will be helping record and mix the album this summer. And that’s not all — I also had the pleasure of co-writing with some incredibly talented artists including Skye Wallace (@skyewallacemusic), Van Camp (@vancamp.music) and the amazing Colleen Brown(@colleenbrownmusic) back home in Edmonton.
Creating music with these folks has been a dream and I can’t wait to share what we’ve been making. For now, I’m soaking up all the inspiration and momentum.
Thanks for being here,
Ellie