ella thompson

Ella Thompson is a musician and songwriter whose music traverses the landscape of classic and contemporary soul. Ella's lyrics explore themes of belonging, both to the microscopic and the universal. She invites listeners to contemplate the vast expanse of human emotion and the interconnectedness of all things.
Ella grew up listening and learning from Australian soul Icon Renee Geyer, who mentored her as a teenager and took Ella on her first ever tour. Since then she has toured with the likes of Mark Ronson and supported artists such as Lee Fields, Thee Sacred Souls and Angel Olsen. The last 12 months has brought a prolific hot streak of releases, with 2023's breakout Domino, and follow-up long-player Ripple on the Wing out on Hope Street Recordings on Friday November 15, 2024

Ella's collaborators are at the forefront of Naarm's soulful DIY nest, featuring members of Surprise Chef and Karate Boogaloo alongside other local soul luminaries. The live show is a hypnotic, hard-hitting presentation of Ella’s voice propelled by an oh-so tasteful rhythm section and blazing horns - delivering a uniquely sweet and spooky soulful experience.

When opening for soul legend Lee Fields in Melbourne, he described her as: “One of the most creative individuals I have heard in a very long time.”

“A talent like hers will always seek to forge to your own path, I’ve been so impressed with this latest solo material” - BBC’s Craig Charles

“Thompson’s expressive vocals lean towards jazz atop some richly soulful backdrops.” - CLASH

“A wonderful set of moody cinematic R&B/soul songs with a golden nostalgic touch reminiscent of Charlotte Day Wilson, Kadhja Bonet, Cleo Sol, and Charlotte Dos Santos.” - KEXP

“Constant goosebumps and the body does not lie” - Miss Goldie, Boss Action PBS FM

“Occasionally you stumble upon an artist that feels like a true find, a sound that could live in any of the last five decades” - Ones To Watch UK

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