Holed up in a cabin in Blackheath in the Blue Mountains for almost two months, Ernest Ellis wrote most of what is his debut album. The album is called Hunting, a title reflective of the process, themes and environment faced while making this record.

“It was a tough period in my life for a bunch of reasons and I wanted to go up there and write some songs. That was all I really felt like doing at the time. As it turned out it was the right time for writing a record anyway.” says Ernest.

A prolific writer, Ernest Ellis draws inspiration from characters that range from David Lynch to Larry David, as well as being an avid reader of both classic and modern literature. All of these elements seemingly shine through in his music, which covers truly expansive territory. Perhaps where Ellis is most expansive however is lyrically. Ellis’ lyrics are often challenging and at times confronting but they are voiced in such a way that you swallow them with pleasure and believe that maybe everything is all ok.