After their debut EP The Joy We Keep In earned them some dedicated fans, Ellington worked relentlessly to start recording a batch of new songs they could develop even further - and introduce to a wider audience. Enlisting the help of producer Matt Malpass (Copeland, Lydia) and some special guest stars (Matthew Thiessen (Relient K), Jeff Turner (Say Anything) and Leighton Antelman (Lydia)), the six-track record sounds phenomenal for a duo self-releasing it. Jake Bosci's warm and inviting vocals barely register a whisper above the atmospheric, dream-like guitar work, moving away from the meloncholic self-loathing most indie-pop bands center on, instead focusing on love and all the senses it manipulates with its gentle embrace. "She said it's not hard to fall in love / The hardest part is proving that love is what you wanted / and what you'll need for the rest of your life," sings Bosci on "Wide Awake and Smiling," glimmering with sentiment and optimism.
We don't write love songs, we write songs about life. If our songs are full of love then maybe our lives are just awesome!? We still have day jobs, want to make music everyday for the rest of our lives and put a smile on your face. Our songs are honest, We can write you what you want but if it's not honest we never want to see it again. We love you!
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hey guys ive known you for so long but never showed your page love D: but i was going through my cd collection and found your EP and now im hooked on itt again man i love your music so much it would make me happy if yous came up to Bundaberg (: i really want to see yous live
Hey guys just wanted to say i just found out about you guys and i really dig your tunes, hopefully i will get along to see you play at stuff the stocking in Brisbane.
Hey, Just dropping by to let you guys know that you are amazing. Your songs are some of the most listened to on my ipod and my friends love you's too. Hope to see you guys live one day, Tenille.
"Ellington's lead singer Jake Bosci has a great distinctive sound which is powerful and soothing at the same time. He has the voice of a serenader, so mothers keep an eye on your daughters."
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"Their live show is OK, they sing well but their energy levels are a bit down so don't expect a fast paced show if you ever see them live."
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