Ella Thompson - Promise To Keep/Change Of Heart 7" Launch at Howler
Schedule
Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am
UTC+10:00Location
Howler Melbourne | Brunswick, VI
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College of Knowledge, Mr Bongo and wat artists present a special hometown show from Naarm soul champion Ella Thompson, celebrating her new 7” ‘Promise To Keep / Change Of Heart’ at Howler. Out now via UK tastemaker label Mr Bongo alongside Melbourne’s DIY artist-led College of Knowledge Records, Promise To Keep / Change Of Heart is a gem mined from one of the Melbourne soul’s most exciting voices and most committed torchbearers. Bridging the worlds of classic & contemporary soul, the double sider pairs A-side Promise To Keep, an irrepressible upbeat groover that echoes mid-to-late-sixties vocal groups, with cold downtempo deep soul tearjerker Change Of Heart on the flip side.
Backed by a heavy gang of fellow travellers including members of Surprise Chef, Karate Boogaloo and Temporary Blessings, Ella Thompson puts down a sound that is turning heads, having honed her live set supporting greats such as Thee Sacred Souls, Lee Fields and Jalen Ngonda. Ella’s previous most recent LP A Ripple On The Wing solidified her as a local favourite, earning PBS and 3RRR Album of the Week honours.
Joining Ella will be cinematic soul instrumentalists Temporary Blessings, coming off their triumphant debut album Sumbisori, tranquil neo-soul vocalist Melody Kin and Slow Grind Fever DJs keeping it slinky in between and after the show.
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Where is it happening?
Howler Melbourne, 7-11 Dawson Street, Brunswick. Entry is via the car park directly opposite Brunswick City Baths.,Melbourne,VIC,Australia, BrunswickEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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