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Triple J Unearthed winners, The Ellis Collective take an unconventional approach to storytelling that recounts the jagged-edged disappointments of everyday Australian life. Releasing their debut album ‘Means What It Means’ in July 2011, the album is testament to the indie folk six-piece’s ability to seamlessly blend and borrow from a range of styles – folk through to country. Wielding an ambidextrous musicality, they create a sound that is undeniably unique and unmistakably Australian, featuring vocals that echo Gareth Liddiard with the lyrical strength of John Darnielle and Conor Oberst set against a backdrop of soaring string sections and multi-layered harmonies. |
