Ella Collier Releases New Anthem ‘Sleepwalking’

Today, the genre-blending independent pop artist and lyricist, Ella Collier, unleashes “SLEEPWALKING,” the eighth and latest track to emerge from her infectious debut album, DANGEROUS. Co-written and produced by Sam Vendig (Chromeo, Ryman Leon) and Stefano Pigliapoco (The Kid LAROI), the song delves deep into the emotional purgatory that grips an individual when they refuse to surrender the memory of a profound absence.

“SLEEPWALKING is the emotional purgatory you feel in the aftermath of someone’s absence, with the determination that you will meet again, even if it’s just in your dreams.” Ella shares, “This painful realization causes a spiral that we can only get out of once we let the person go, but in this song, I refuse to let that be an option. I originally wrote this song from the initial loneliness we feel after the end of a significant relationship, but have come to find that this can also apply to the grief of losing a loved one to death or to a life without you in it.”

The accompanying Vevo music video, set to release on December 19, utilizes the cinematic landscape of the production to explore the interior world of grief. The visuals translate the track’s brooding, R&B-leaning soundscape, built on delicate keys and trap-infused drums, into a compelling journey through the subconscious, reflecting the song’s exploration of being perpetually caught between reality and memory.

DANGEROUS is Ella’s forthcoming 12-song opus, a fearless sonic journey into the shadow self that confronts themes of ego, lust, impulsivity, and fear. It’s a breakout project that wraps listeners in intoxicating choruses and striking sound design, creating a world that feels both familiar and futuristic. Following “SLEEPWALKING,” the rollout will continue with her next single, “17,” set to release in early 2026.

Ella’s trajectory continues to soar, recently earning a spotlight in Vanity Fair. Her appraised singles from the DANGEROUS project have dominated the independent market, with “I DON’T DO DRUGS” landing in Apple Music’s New in Pop (#9), and her Lizzo-cosigned track “DON’T FOLLOW ME” hitting #5 on Spotify’s SALT playlist. Ella has been making high-profile media rounds, recently appearing on CBS News to promote her music and live performances, including the “SLEEPWALKING” debut at her Grant Knoche opening set at The Moroccan Lounge in LA. She also notably appears in Frankie Grande’s latest music video “I Don’t Remember It.” Ella’s work continues to be lauded across publications like Wonderland and GALORE and featured in major sync placements, including Love Island and NBA 2K.