Ellington (band)
| Company type | Indie pop band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder | Jake Bosci |
| Defunct | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Tannum Sands, Queensland , Australia |
| Products | Music: EPs "The Joy We Keep In", "More Like a Movie, Less Like Real Life" |
Ellington was an indie pop ensemble originating from Tannum Sands, Queensland, Australia, established in 2006. Led by singer-songwriter Jake Bosci, who handled both vocals and guitar, the group expanded with the addition of Michael Beatson (guitar) in 2007 and Lloyd Budd (bass) in 2008. Their debut eight-track EP, The Joy We Keep In, was launched in April 2007 through Starving Kids Records. The band’s subsequent EP, More Like a Movie, Less Like Real Life (recorded in late 2008), was produced in the United States by Matt Malpass. Upon returning to Australia, Ellington toured throughout 2009, supporting artists such as Short Stack, Kenny Vasoli, and Behind Crimson Eyes. The band ultimately dissolved in 2010.
History
Ellington originated in February 2006 as an acoustic trio based in Tannum Sands, Queensland, featuring Michael Beatson on guitar, Jake Bosci on vocals and guitar, and Sam Van Dyk on drums. That same year, they released the EP Where the City Meets the Sea, Your Heart Will Find Me. Shortly after, Joel Kowald replaced Van Dyk as the drummer. In April 2007, they issued their eight-track EP The Joy We Keep In, produced by Joshua Burton and including Greg Millner on bass, distributed via Starving Kids Records. Following a move to Brisbane, the band self-released their six-song EP More Like a Movie, Less Like Real Life, which was recorded in Atlanta with producer Matt Malpass and featured guest vocal contributions from Matt Thiessen (Relient K), Jeff Turner (Say Anything), and Leighton Antelman (Lydia). This EP was made available digitally on platforms such as MySpace and iTunes but was not released as a physical copy.
During 2009, Ellington toured as support for bands including Behind Crimson Eyes and Short Stack. By mid-2009, their lineup had expanded to include Anita Goldsworthy on piano and Stevie West on drums. Bosci had composed over forty songs intended for a debut album and recorded demos with New York-based producer Eric J. The group transitioned their publishing agreement from Sony BMG to Sony/ATV Music Publishing. In May 2010, after completing sessions for seven new tracks with Matt Malpass in Atlanta, Ellington returned to Brisbane but announced an indefinite hiatus attributed to "creative differences." These unreleased recordings remain archived.
Following the band's breakup, Jake Bosci initiated a new musical endeavor called the Decoration alongside Rhian Thomas, once again collaborating with Malpass on an EP scheduled for release in early 2012. Bosci and Thomas married in July 2013. Later, in December 2015, Bosci unveiled a solo EP titled Wild Love while based in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Michael Beatson pursued solo projects under the name A Direst Desire.
Extended plays
- The Joy We Keep In (April 2007)
- More Like a Movie, Less Like Real Life (late 2008)