{"product_id":"ella-thompson_promise-to-keep-change-of-heart_2026_lba","title":"Promise To Keep - Change Of Heart","description":"Mr Bongo is delighted to welcome Ella Thompson, one of the leading figures in contemporary soul, to its label. Singer, musician, and songwriter based in Melbourne, Ella Thompson is an artist whose name is praised by the biggest names in the industry. She has built a solid reputation as an artist to watch, particularly thanks to two remarkable releases on Hopestreet Recordings: the EP \"Domino\" in 2023 and the album \"Ripple On The Wing\" in 2024, not to mention a busy touring schedule and a long list of opening acts and collaborations. For this new 45 RPM, Ella collaborates with a selection of leading artists from the DIY soul scene of Naarm\/Melbourne. Among them are members of Surprise Chef and Karate Boogaloo, as well as Liam McGorry from Temporary Blessings (College Of Knowledge), who joins Ella as a co-writer and co-producer. Sound engineer Henry Jenkins, a key figure in Melbourne, also handles the production and recording of the track. At the crossroads of classic and contemporary soul, Ella's compositions are imbued with emotion and personal experiences. With a timeless sensitivity that is hard to pin down to a specific era, she has created a sound that resonates deeply from the very first notes. Warm, refined, and undeniably Ella, this title has allowed her to tour with Mark Ronson and support other big names in the current scene such as Jalen Ngonda, Lee Fields, and Thee Sacred Souls. \"Promise To Keep\" is a taste of Ella's new compositions on this 45 RPM. An upbeat and irresistible track, with echoes of vocal groups from the mid to late sixties. Yet, this influence never overshadows Ella's unique creative voice or her strong personality. She draws inspiration from it, certainly, but the color is her own. The song tells the story of a being swept along by the current that propels us forward, instilling courage. A commitment to oneself, an action guided by a vision, and the call to follow one's intuition, even when the distance seems great. On the B-side, Ella reveals herself in a completely different register. \"Change Of Heart\" is an intense and melancholic soul ballad. Rich in dramatic intensity, Ella's falsetto voice culminates in a breathtaking finale, with triumphant horns symbolizing liberation. The lyrics question temporality and impermanence, and how certain moments can slip away from us or arise synchronously. It is this bittersweet paradox of triumph and sadness, where each thing contains its opposite: absence and presence, innocence and experience. This track rests on a dark production and a rhythmic, atmospheric vibe that will delight fans of Surprise Chef and cinematic soul. Mixed by Wayne Gordon (Daptone, Womack Sisters), \"Promise to Keep\" and \"Change of Heart\" offer a glimpse of Ella's upcoming productions. Stay tuned for the next releases from this phenomenal artist, at the height of her craft.","brand":"Ella Thompson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57574237307224,"sku":null,"price":20260626.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/vinyles.com\/en\/products\/ella-thompson_promise-to-keep-change-of-heart_2026_lba","provider":"Vinyles.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}