Ella Haber shares 'Moments Between Dreams' EP

 

Multi-talented Eora-based artist Ella Haber (she/her) today shares her much-anticipated Moments Between Dreams EP - a beautiful journey of discovery that sees the artist opening herself up into intimate new worlds both musical and emotional, drawing from folk, indie, pop and rock - founded in the bedrock of soul and jazz. The EP arrives ahead of a local support slot with 70s funk legends CYMANDE (details below), includes 2023 lead single 'My Father' and is out now via Soul Has No Tempo, stream HERE.

Written by Haber and co-produced with longtime collaborator, Yianni Adams (Kyoshi), Moments Between Dreams follows Haber through a myriad of awakenings - with all six tracks fittingly written and conceptualised on pianos in bedrooms. The intimacy and quietness of these spaces, combined with the emotional resonance of her treasured instrument, shapes the record's soft and close-knit atmosphere. A treasured collection of songs that poured out in the warmer months of 2021-2022 with urgency and passion, Ella reflects: “I needed to release myself from my own numbness, isolation, inactivity and loneliness induced by successive lockdowns, a long-term relationship coming to a close and a disconnection from my own body and heart. As soon as lockdown ended, I found new love, threw myself into activism and connected deeply with new friends for the first time in years. I felt a profound hope for the future, and I felt a restlessness to dive into the next chapter of my life with all senses open and alive with feeling.”

The record is a maturation in songwriting and production for Haber, a  classically-trained pianist, trumpet player and vocalist, beginning her musical training at just 5 years of age. A stunning follow-up to and expansion on her 2019 debut EP Clay, which received critical acclaim and support both home and abroad, Moments Between Dreams displays a bare honesty and vulnerability in both songwriting and production with Ella taking the lead in creating the soundscapes and arrangements to accompany the stories.

Completing production across 3 years via lockdown Zooms and in Yianni’s studio, the pair then called upon the expertise of producer/engineer extraordinaire Nick Herrera (Hiatus Kaiyote, Miss Kaninna, Danika Smith, Hannah Macklin) to engineer, mix and master the record. Soul Has No Tempo label manager Gavin Boyd adds “Nick has a proven track record of creating very special dream-like worlds and sonic landscapes through his engineering and recording techniques - bringing a unique life and soul to songs. Engaging him to add the final touches to Ella’s stories was a no-brainer for us”

Since the release of Clay, Ella Haber has reinforced her ability to communicate and forge connections through her music, imbuing her live performances with a spellbinding magic. Earning recognition from UK tastemakers, she was the sole representative from Sydney invited to perform at Gilles Peterson's inaugural We Out Here festival in London. Her talent was further highlighted when Jamz Supernova (BBC 1XTRA/Future Bounce) selected her for an exclusive London headline showcase alongside Soul Has No Tempo label-mate Tiana Khasi, with additional support for Haber from MiSoul, JazzFM, Worldwide FM, triple j, FBi Radio, 2SER and more. She has become an in-demand support act for esteemed internationals, recently opening for Emma-Jean Thackeray, Kamaal Williams, Julien Dyne & Lord Echo (Aotearoa), and local legends Ngaiire and Surprise Chef. As part of VIVID's 2023 program, Ella played the prestigious Sydney Opera House, supporting jazz phenom Alfa Mist and the improv wizards, Swooping. Ella Haber strives to carve out a space for reclamation and self-celebration through music - Moments Between Dreams represents a refined and evolved expression of her artistry.
Catch Ella supporting “London’s greatest funk band” (Rolling Stone), CYMANDE, in Eora/Sydney as part of their debut national tour across so-called Australia. 

Ella Haber - Moments Between Dreams EP
Out Now via Soul Has No Tempo
Stream 
Order vinyl via Bandcamp
Order limited edition clear vinyl via Impressed Recordings

CATCH ELLA HABER LIVE
Mon 4 March - Liberty Hall, Eora/Sydney (supporting CYMANDE)
Tickets via Astral People

 
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