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'Cabin Fever' - Ellis Berry EP Review

 

'Cabin Fever' - Ellis Berry

EP Review by Grace Calver (@thegracenoteblog)


In a reference to the isolation and lockdowns in 2020, Ellis Berry has called his debut EP 'Cabin Fever'.
Released on the 8th January 2021, it contains six quality pop songs that tell a story of love, separation, betrayal and memories. 

The EP has a strong start with 'Our Story' - the first single he released from the EP last August, which contains my favourite lyric; "wish work would fire me so I could spend my days with you".

This is followed by more songs with catchy, upbeat melodies; 'Far Away', 'Nothing More' and 'New Friend'.

Finishing triumphantly with tracks 5 and 6. 
'The Way We Used To' (released as a single on 30th October 2020) starts acoustically and builds up to have an incredibly striking chorus and fun bassline. It has had airplay on BBC Music Introducing. 
I can't help but dance to the final track - 'A Place That We Know' - which leaves you on a positive note away from the boredom usually associated with cabin fever.

Ellis has also been played on Express FM and Voice FM, as well as BBC Music Introducing Solent.

Check out his Instagram (@ellis_berry_official) for links to his music which is available on all streaming platforms.

Or see his YouTube Channel here.








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