Ashley Elle speaks from the heart on her new EP Say Something — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
The L.A. pop singer-songwriter invites listeners on an exhilarating voyage through lust, love, and heartbreak with her latest EP. This seven-song collection displays the euphoric intensity of romance in all its complexity. With haunting melodies, lush arrangements, and deeply resonant lyrics, Elle delivers a raw and relatable exploration of love’s most universal themes.
Each track on Say Something combines Elle’s signature blend of dreamy folk-inspired storytelling with the enthralling textures of alt-pop. The title track brings a fresh, buoyant energy, capturing the playful tension of unspoken attraction. “Say Something is an upbeat, flirty song about knowing someone may be interested in you,” she says. “It’s your way of wanting them to say something about it rather than dance around those feelings.” Produced by Josh Lovell (Bully, Benson Boone), the song features irresistible rhythms and catchy melodies, while Elle’s vocals glide through the song with confidence and curiosity, perfectly expressing the anticipation and impatience of waiting for someone to confess their feelings.
On One More Night, she invites listeners into a world of love suspended in time, where the heart yearns for connection despite knowing it’s no longer right for you. With warm acoustic melodies, echoing vocals, and intoxicating atmospheric layers, the charming track resonates as a tender inspection of the internal battle between heart and mind when you’re connected to someone who may not be right for you.
Diving deeper into the intricacies of connection, Falling vividly portrays the raw vulnerability and intense longing accompanying an unexpected attraction. Elle admirably portrays the thrill of discovering someone who sweeps you off your feet, blending that initial wonder with a delicate sense of caution.
Save Us stands apart from the other tracks, emphasizing the frustration of deceit and manipulation. It’s a powerful anthem for those exhausted from one-sided efforts in a fading relationship. “It highlights how oftentimes one person is more committed to the relationship than the other and unfortunately, that is not enough to save it,” she shares. With melancholic tones and somber lyrics, Save Us creates an atmosphere of heartache while showing the messiness that can arise when the desire to hold on isn’t mutual.
Mastered by Adam Grover at Sterling Sound and co-written with Hank Compton (Gayle, K. Flay), Say Something is a vivid tapestry of love, longing, and self-discovery. The EP contains three more enthralling unreleased tracks — They Always Come Back, Conditions and October (co-written with Allegra Miles and Lucky West) — moving effortlessly from infectious, upbeat moments of flirtation to earnest, reflective ballads that invite listeners to confront the bittersweet side of love.
In the heart of the “sad girl” pop scene, Elle arrives as a captivating voice, sharing her journey through songs that resonate with authenticity. Her love for music was evident from an early age, when she spent countless hours singing and playing piano and guitar. In 2019, Elle began collaborating with producers to refine her sound. Since then, the Los Angeles musician has worked to hone her craft, writing and recording new material, pouring her heart and soul into each song.
Check out Say Something below and have a few words with Ashley Elle on her website, TikTok and Instagram.
