Multinational blues-rock institution Ellis Mano Band have announced their new album MORPH, set for release on 21st February 2025 via SPV. They are also streaming their first single from the album, ‘Stray’ along with a lyric video.
Watch the lyric video for ‘Stray’ here: https://youtu.be/cV4NnjrAAxY
Pre-order MORPH here: https://ellismanoband.lnk.to/morph
With MORPH, the Ellis Mano Band present a multi-faceted, coherent opus. “It is more than just an album for us – it’s our next big step, our musical diploma,” say the band. With songs like the epic ‘Countdown To Nothing’ and the powerful anthem ‘For All I Care,’ the band invite their listeners to join in on an intense journey through the evolution of our sound. MORPH represents change and growth – a transformation reflected in every track. Energized riffs meet unexpected, quiet moments, creating a listening experience full of tension and depth. The artwork by Canadian album design legend Hugh Syme (Rush, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi…) perfectly captures this essence and symbolizes the spirit of MORPH. “We are excited to share these new sonic worlds with our fans, both on record and live!”
With several top 2 rankings in the Swiss album charts and excellent reactions from critics, the Ellis Mano Band continue on their path and will keep on delivering music at its best – timeless and 100% handmade.
On the single, the band comment: “‘Stray’ is a song that speaks deeply from the heart – inspired by all the dogs that remain unwaveringly loyal despite disappointment and pain. Chris Ellis, our singer, who has adopted street dogs himself, wanted to tell the story of an animal that continually seeks love but is left alone time and again. ‘Stray’ shows what true, unconditional loyalty means and reminds us that everyone deserves a home. It’s a musical call to give these strays a second chance.”
The video for the single was created in cooperation with VETO, the association of European animal welfare organisations. The non-profit limited company, which is committed to the welfare of shelter and street animals, provided the Ellis Mano Band with the film material used for the music clip.
