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The past two weeks have been record-breaking for my new song, “Really Really Really.” 🎉

After I shared a reel last weekend, wondering aloud whether there’s still space in the music industry for a sober, middle-aged Canadian who started late, something amazing happened; people showed up.

Not just with streams and shares (though, wow, thank you!), but with stories. So many of you opened up about your own creative pursuits, your late-in-life pivots, and the courage it takes to start something new when the world tells you it’s “too late.”

Reading your messages reminded me why I make music in the first place.
Because art, at its best, connects us; not through perfection, but through honesty.

It can feel scary, vulnerable, even a little cringey to chase your dreams in public. But sharing both the highs and the lows has helped me feel closer to my community and to my art.

So to everyone who’s listened, shared or simply taken the time to reach out: thank you.
Whether you’ve been following along from the start or you just discovered the song, your support means the world.

In a world full of noise and endless choices, the fact that anyone chose to listen to Really Really Really is nothing short of incredible. 💛

I’m honestly blown away by the organic response to this song — produced by my talented pals, Hawksley Workman and Tristan Konkle!

Earlier this week, I put a call out asking folks to stream the track with the humble goal of reaching 1,000 plays by Friday.

Well… we’ve nearly doubled that! As of today, “Really Really Really” has 1,878 streams and that number seems to be climbing by the minute.

To everyone who’s taken the time to listen — and especially those of you who have it on repeat (you know who you are!) — thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your support means more than I can say.

This is just the beginning. We’ve only just started sharing this tune with the world, and I know it’s got a long, beautiful life ahead. I’m so grateful you’re here to celebrate its birth with me and I can’t wait to share more of its journey (and more music!) very soon.

Much love,
Ellie 💛

When I first wrote Really Really Really, I wanted to capture that rush of joy you feel when you first fall for someone; the kind of love that feels a little dizzy, a little funny and a lot like sunshine.

Now that it’s out in the world, I’ve been blown away by the support so far. The streams, the messages, and the kind words; every bit of it matters and fills me up.

Here’s something not everyone knows: those tiny interactions- a “follow,” a “save,” or adding the song to a playlist- actually help Spotify’s algorithm share it with more listeners.

That means you have the power to help it grow beyond my own circle.

So if you’ve been meaning to check it out (or if you’ve already listened and want to do a little extra to help), here’s how you can support this song right now:

It might not seem like much, but it makes a world of difference for independent artists like me.

This song is bright, hopeful and full of love and I’d really, really, really love for it to find as many ears as possible.

🎧 Listen on Spotify

When I sat down to write “Really Really Really,” I wanted to capture that electric feeling of falling in love; the butterflies, the excitement, the joy of realizing that something special has begun.

It’s the kind of song you can sing along to in your car with the windows down, dance to while you clean or belt out in the shower just because it feels good. It’s melodic pop with a big heart and I’m really really really proud of it.

Working with Hawksley Workman and Tristan Konkle brought this song to life in such a beautiful way. They added layers of sound and little musical surprises that make my ears happy every time I listen. Their creativity, musicianship and joy deepened the meaning of this song for me.

Now that it’s out in the world, I’d love your help getting it heard!
If you can, please:


🎧 Follow me on Spotify (or your favourite streaming platform)
💛 Add Really Really Really to your library or your go-to “feel good” playlist
🔁 Play it through from start to finish

Those small actions really do help independent artists like me reach more listeners and I’m endlessly grateful for that support.

If streaming isn’t your thing, send me a note and I’ll share a private download link. I just want everyone to have access to this little boost of positive energy, because we could all use a bit more of that these days.

Thank you, as always, for listening and for helping me share the joy.

Much love,
Ellie

Hey, I am chomping at the bit to share my new music with you!

My next single, Really Really Really, is pure feel good energy! I celebrate every time I hear it!

I can see folks singing along to it in their cars with the windows down. 

I can see dance parties breaking out. 

It feels like a good one to belt out in the shower!

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on my experiences as an artist; the stages one goes through in sharing their work with the public. 

In the early stages of sharing my music, I often experienced ‘embarrassment shivers’; I wanted to hide out until people had their reactions, good or bad. There’s a part of me that wanted to buffer myself and hide, which is funny because sharing art is all about vulnerability and self exposition. 

I experienced this with my solo show, Fake n’ Bake. The first summer I produced and performed the show, I had a really hard time greeting friends and folks in the audience afterwards. I felt very exposed and awkward. 

As time went on, I grew into the work and the nerves turned into confidence and pride. I realized how my art connected with people and as a result, I started to own what I had created.

With this new music, something has shifted.

Instead of nervousness, there’s an enthusiasm and excitement percolating that feels really energizing, empowering and thrilling. 

Really Really Really releases in 2 weeks time, on Friday, October 24!

The song was produced by the legendary, Hawksley Workman and Tristan Konkle and the vibes are OFF THE CHAIN! 

If you want to get an update the day the song releases, make sure you’re following me on Spotify or wherever you stream. ☺️ You can pre-save the tune here.

This next chapter of my musical journey feels different and I can’t wait for you to hear it. 💛

I’ve been holding onto some exciting news and I can finally share it; my debut single Really Really Really is officially on the way! 🎉

This tune was produced by Hawksley Workman and Tristan Konkle with instrumentals by these talented powerhouses.

I wrote it about meeting my partner and the song encapsulates those butterfly feelings of falling in love, by first noticing how much you really really really really like someone.

I hope that you’ll head to the pre-save link and get this song loaded and ready to go for its release on October 24.

It would mean the world to me to have you listen in and dance along.

The song is made to summon those heartwarming giddy feelings of a crush, and the autumn is the perfect time to inject some fire and fun into your playlist and life!

Here’s the link to pre-save!

Can’t wait to share what we created this summer with you!

COMING OCTOBER 24! SAVE THE DATE!

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

Three years ago, I released my very first single into the world- High Wire. 

I produced and recorded it with my dad, paid for most of it out of pocket and paired it with a music video. 

I remember how scared I was to share it. Fittingly, the song was about fear.

Since then, my music journey has been full of unknowns. I’ve taken risks, tried new things and embraced what it means to feel new. 

Lately, that newness feels less intimidating and more like a doorway to inspiration, to connection and most of all, to new music.

Next week, I’m heading into some exciting writing sessions with some seriously talented folks (can’t wait to share more about that soon!). 

Before I go, I wanted to share a clip of where it all began- the song that helped me feel brave enough to start.

Three years later, I’m still breathing deep and taking it one step at a time.

Here’s High Wire, my first ever song and music video. Definitely not my last. 

I’m really excited to share what’s to come with all of you. 

In the meantime, thanks for being here for the journey!

Thanks to CBC Edmonton ’s Radio Active for having me on this afternoon to chat about Colleen Murphy’s JUPITER—

I’ve had an incredibly gratifying experience, working on this new play with a team of skilled, truthful and generous human beings. 

And lucky us, we all get to collaborate with the best golden retriever in the biz, Monk!

Previews for this special show start tomorrow and we open on Thursday night at Roxy 124 Street as the last show in Theatre Network’s 50th season! The show runs until April 20.

I hope you get a chance to come see it at some point during our time in the Nancy Power Theatre- the show has so much heart, so much humanity and so much truth. 

Proud to be a part of it.

Link to article on 12thNight.ca

Link to article in Edmonton Journal

More information about the playwright

Jupiter imagery from Ian Jackson

Hi! Here are 3 things I’m excited about and working on:

  1. Last week, rehearsals began for Colleen Murphy’s Jupiter alongside an incredible team of brilliant artists at Theatre Network. We had the pleasure of workshopping this beautiful show on Thursday and Friday, which will open on April 3 at the Roxy 124 Street.
  2. This Wednesday night, I’ll have the honour of hosting Off the Page at Skirts Afire– you’ll get the chance to see workshopped versions of works in progress from femme perspectives in #yeg. I attended this event last year, and it was fantastic to see previews of so many different stories and perspectives.
  3. Last year, Larissa Poho gifted me this beautiful shirt that she created for Folk Lore Tattoo– I am so pleased that Larissa and I finally get to collaborate together (she’ll be lighting designer for Jupiter). I also love seeing other folks wearing this same shirt around town and knowing that we are all big fans of Larissa, because she’s so cool!

That’s all for now! 

Enjoy your Monday!

Much love,

Ellie