With two of my fellow reviewers here at the magazine both away on their holidays it means I am extra busy. However, it is always a pleasure for me to dip into new country releases and this one is by one of those new wave of British country music performers that are making an increasing impression.
First, a turn to the press release:
Bristolian-raised cowgirl, Ellie Marie, is a pop-country singer-songwriter blending the emotional storytelling of heartbreak, love and real life with the energy of modern country. Influenced heavily by powerhouse women in Shania Twain and Taylor Swift, Ellie brings a fresh voice to the UK country scene with lyrics that hit close to home.
A self-taught talent, she performs regularly in the south-west and in January 2025, released her debut EP, “No Need for Words” which received support from UK Country Radio and Country Line Radio. Just because she’s new doesn’t mean she’s any less brilliant… you’re going to want to stick around and watch her make her mark on the scene in the UK, and worldwide.
On July 18th, Ellie Marie is set to release “Rock Bottom”. Think Shania Twain meets Colbie Caillat; a traditional old school 90s country song with modern country production, and a summer-vibe feeling.
Speaking of the single, Ellie says:
“Rock Bottom is a song that I wrote after going through a difficult breakup, it’s about that gut-punch moment when you see the person who broke your heart for the first time and realize you’re still standing in the wreckage. I think everyone will be able to relate to it somehow.”
My review.
The single “Rock Bottom” was released on July 18 so is available on all platforms now.
The track opens with an upbeat melody and a reflective lyric about how things ended up like this. The sadness in the lyrics are paralleled by the upbeat music making the song a pleasurable listen, it’s a sad song that still made me smile. We can all connect to broken relationships and hurt, all wondering what we can do about when someone else is getting in your partner’s car. It has a dreamy appeal that country commercial radio should pick up on.
I will give a little note to the song “Right Place, Wrong Time” as well. You can find it easily on the streaming platforms and this is definitely worth a listen. It shows a story with great hooks and an emotional connection between singer and song.
With “Rock Bottom”, Ellie continues to build a reputation as one of the UK’s promising new voices in the country. Don’t be surprised if you hear her on commercial radio soon—she’s on the rise!
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You can stream music from Ellie Marie here
By Lorraine Foley