Emerging from Adelaide, Australia, Ella Ion crafts music that cuts deep to the core. Drawing on influences of indie-rock, folk and country, her eloquent lyricism and masterful musical control delivers a cacophony of raw emotion, anchored by grit and heart. Ion has already amassed a loyal following across Australia, and her new single, “Blue Black Crows,” was recorded ahead of her recent UK/EU tour which included a slot at Green Man Festival and support for Jake Bugg and Greg Mendez.

From picking up a guitar at 10 years old to performing in beloved local bands as a teenager, Ion broke into the wider music scene in 2023 with her debut album, Waiting. A 10-track exploration of the tension between longing, stagnancy and growth, Waiting saw Ion earn praise for her seamless ability to balance deft introspection with an outward curiosity. Like her songwriting, Ion’s live performances similarly demonstrate the musician’s masterful range. From intimate encounters of tender folk to electrifying post-rock arrangements, Ion flaunts her ability to transform a room of anyone and everyone into a fan with her magnetic stage presence, considered songwriting and angelic vocal range.

This week, Ion kicks off a run of Australian tour dates including stops at BIGSOUND and shows with Folk Bitch Trio, who she previously toured with in the UK/EU. Ion is holding nothing back as she barrels forward in a direction of raw sonic and personal exploration. With a renewed creative direction and personal clarity, she’s carving out her own path in real time.

Ella Ion Tour Dates:
Fri. Aug. 29 – Sydney, AU @ Low302

Sun. Aug. 31 – Thirroul, AU @ Frank’s Wild Years

Mon. Sept. 1 – Thu. Sept. 4 – Brisbane, AU @ BIGSOUND

Fri. Sept. 5 – Adelaide, AU @ Jive ^

Sat. Sept. 6 -Fremantle, AU @ Mojo’s ^

Sun. Sept. 7 – Melbourne, AU @ The Tote Upstairs

Sat. Oct. 4 – Sun. Oct. 5 – Inman Valley, AU @ Space Jams

Sun. Oct. 19 – Adelaide, AU @ Summertown Studios

^ w/ Folk Bitch Trio

Photo Courtesy: Marcelle Bradbeer