Ellis Newman – Leaving The Party
Within Europe, the best pop music is probably made in Scandinavia. Polished pop, like Dagnyβs or Sigridβs, or pop with more of an edge, like RoseeLuβs or Tove Loβs. For the 2.0 version of herself, young Dutch singer, songwriter and producer Ellis Sportel draws inspiration from the latter category. She uses her catchy songs to escape daily life, puts emotional and personal lyrics into something to dance to.
In 2021, she came to the scene with three of her own songs and a few collaborations, using the Ellis Newman moniker. If her new single is anything to go by, 2022 will be her year. Leaving The Party has this edgier sound, resulting in a darker, heavier production, minor melodies and even house influences. Call it a party anthem for introverts.
The singer says about the track: βI never really related to the βput your hands upβ kind of songs. Since parties can overwhelm me a lot, Iβve always wanted an anti-party song. I donβt know a lot of songs like that so I thought Iβd write one from my point of view.β
βIf you’re looking for me, I’ll be leaving the partyβ, Newman sings. But as far as Iβm concerned, the party has just started, and – maybe to her own discomfort – Ellis is the one whoβs being celebrated.
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I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.
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