Equally commanding and cathartic, Ella Fence‘s musical output has been rippling through the alternative pop sphere of Australia and beyond over the last decade. Compared to the likes of St. Vincent, PJ Harvey and Florence + The Machine, the Gold Coast artist balances emotion with cinematic aesthetic, moving between fragility and ferocity while performing stripped-back solo shows to epic live sets with her five-piece band. Over the past few years, Ella Fence has earned an international following through a run of acclaimed releases and unforgettable performances.
With more than five million Spotify streams to her name, she’s secured eleven Gold Coast Music Award nominations, two wins and a nod as Best Development Artist at the Australian Women in Music Awards. Her journey has taken her to major stages across the globe, from Canadian Music Week in Toronto to The Great Escape in Brighton and DNA BLN in Berlin, confirming her status as one of Australia’s most exciting musical exports.
She’s played alongside some real Australian icons including Kate Miller-Heidke, Washington, Baker Boy, Katie Noonan and Regurgitator while also diving into the world of theatre and cross-disciplinary art. Her credits include starring roles in Snow White (La Boite x Opera Queensland x Brisbane Festival), Much Ado About Nothing for the Anywhere Theatre Festival and Hotelling at Bleach Festival. Most recently, she starred in the award-winning musical Roller Coaster by Everybody NOW!, which earned the 2024 Impact Award at Bleach Festival.
This year, she’s joined Sofia Isella’s national tour while also launching Records With Friends, a collaborative series featuring new songs and Redux versions of fan favourites. Working with bandmates Luke McDonald, Lukae, Harry Fox and Ayla, as well as acclaimed producers Dan Swift and Scott Campbell, Ella continues to share her stunning studio output.
Bringing us her latest release, she shares her brand new single titled “Couple Kids,” marking another development in her sound via a slow-burning indie rock outing that grows from quiet reflection into something truly anthemic. Built around reverb-drenched guitars and warm harmonies, the song explores the ache of adulthood and the impulse to break out. “It’s about the quiet urge to escape, and the tenderness that comes with finally understanding where that desire comes from. I’m thankful for the space music gives me to explore that in a healthy way,” she shares.
Gently fading in with the dreamy twang of clean guitar chords, Ella’s delicate vocals float in to cast a mesmeric scene of soothing melodies and heartfelt lyrics. As her vocals layer up and take on subtly intensity, the shimmering of cymbal adds flashes of colour before the mellow plod of drums sets a downtempo rhythm. Jumping with bouncy instrumentation and soulful vocal performance, the song surges into a spectacular finale of lively pop-focused indie rock to leave a lasting impression of the track.
It’s an intimate reflection turned anthem, capturing both the emotion and release that come with self-discovery, wrapped up in an engaging arrangement and alluring vocal performance. As Ella Fence prepares to join Sofia Isella on tour this December, with dates at Brisbane’s The Triffid, Melbourne’s Palais Theatre and Sydney’s Roundhouse, Ella Fence is set to continue going from strength to strength with each move.
Listen to Couple Kids below
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