The Butterfly Effect Presents: ELLA FENCE
Joining us at our second edition of The Butterfly Effect will be Gold Coast’s broody, power-femme musical shape-shifting queen - Ella Fence.
Embracing re-invention, Ella is an extraordinary multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and lyrical genius, whose hypnotically captivating and cinematic electro-pop muse is something you won’t want to miss.
She creates and sings of authentic, personalised experiences. She’s literate and sensory, unapolagetically demanding and passionate.
We had a chat with Ella about the importance of The Butterfly Effect, what it’s like to be a female in today’s music industry and why we still have so far to go…
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First things first for anyone that isn’t familiar with your project – describe your music to us in 4 words…
1. Go
2. Listen
3. On
4. Spotify
Now you released a stunning dark, electro-pop EP titled ‘No Thank You’ this year, talk to us a bit about that! How has the response been and what does the record mean to you?
ELLA: I've loved sharing this body of work. People really connected with 'More To Life', the song about just that - feeling like surely there's more to life than "this". It came as a bit of a shock how many people feel that way. It was pretty neutralising.
This EP was the end of an era and was a hugely important part of closing that chapter. My music is moving towards more live instrumentation, a heavier sound, with more tenacity and viscerality.
What do you want people to take away from your music?
ELLA: Be nicer and take better care of each other.
What does it mean to be a part of Ungrained’s ‘Butterfly Effect’?
ELLA: I love what you guys are doing, this is so awesome thank you for having me.
The creation of ‘Butterfly Effect’ is to showcase, celebrate and support QLD up-and-coming female and non-binary musicians – why do you think this is of importance?
ELLA: It's so important to get these voices heard. It's so often female and non-binary musicians' voices are overlooked and events like this one give us the opportunity to be at the forefront. It also creates a platform for younger artists to see representation and have something for themselves to aspire to - the old "you can't be what you can't see".
Now, tell me about your experience in the music industry – As an artist has how you identify affected aspects of your career? Have you experienced sexism/inequality firsthand?
ELLA: Of course. It's horrible and it's in most places, and in most things. Sexism and inequality is a daily challenge for so many people, in and out of the music industry. I do my very best to be as forward and outspoken about the things I will not accept, and I do this consistently. I do my very best to surround myself with people who do the same, consistently.
Do you think there’s a double standard in the industry and that it is much harder to succeed in the industry when you are from a marginalized group?
ELLA: Of course. It's either harder for you, or the way in which you are marginalised becomes your "thing". You can't just be an artist, you have to be a "female artist", and in ways that can be used tokenistically.
If you could change one thing about the Brisbane/GC music industry, what would it be?
ELLA: More parties.
What do you think needs to be done moving forward?
ELLA: Less support for sportsbet, more support for live music and music venues.
Now to support local, give a shout out to 3 other female/non-binary artists making their way through the music scene that you love!
ELLA: Hayley Marsden, Hope D and Eleea
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Finally, to wrap it up let’s do a few rapid-fire Q’s:
· Best song to sing in the shower to? The Currumbin Wildlife Theme Song. It's been in my head for ages.
· Favourite venue? The Tivoli
· Best beverage? Pink Mojitos
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Fun fact about you? I'm super into rock climbing
· If you could tour with one artist, who would it be? Phoebe Bridges
Catch Ella Fence at our next The Butterfly Effect event on September 11th at Tomcat.
Grab a ticket and come show your love and support for some stellar acts.
RSVP here | Tickets here
What is The Butterfly Effect?
Our brand new monthly event series created to celebrate and support Queensland’s up-an-coming female and non-binary artists!
