Ellis Thomas - “Lucy”

From Cardiff, UK, Ellis Thomas has released “Lucy,” a gentle indie-folk number that is sure to entice fans of Frightened Rabbit, Phoebe Bridgers, and Bon Iver.

Upon pressing play, listeners will find some synthy strings as they underscore a gloriously plucked acoustic guitar. Shortly following, your ears will take in the voice of Thomas, which is what ultimately led us to featuring him on the blog. His vocal is wonderfully doubled here, creating a vintage vibe that, as far as we’re concerned, cannot be outdone when it comes to this genre of music. And we have no hesitation as we add him to the ranks of Elliott Smith, Sufjan Stevens, and the aforementioned Bon Iver.

“Lucy” tells the story of a girl as she struggles emotionally with the turmoil that many of us found in the first COVID lockdown. The story here is somewhat embellished; however, it is one that is sure to deeply resonate with listeners who have ever felt misunderstood. As the song continues, the lyrics paint this vivid portrait as more elements are added to the arrangement, including the wonderful tremolo of an electric guitar, before ultimately entering its crescendo.

“Lucy” is our first glimpse at the work of Ellis Thomas, but we are hoping it is not the last. And if you’ve been searching far and wide for a song to wash over you like the River Jordan, your quest ends as soon as you press play.

-TM