Independent artist Ella Collier has unveiled her latest single 'Sleepwalking,' the eighth track from her upcoming debut album Dangerous. The song explores themes of grief and emotional limbo following loss, blending pop, trap, and hyperpop elements. A music video is set to drop on December 19.
Single Release Details
Ella Collier, a Los Angeles-based independent singer-songwriter and producer, released 'Sleepwalking' as the eighth single leading up to her 12-track debut album Dangerous. Co-written and produced by Sam Vendig (known for work with Chromeo and Ryman Leon) and Stefano Pigliapoco (The Kid LAROI), the track features a dark, cinematic R&B-leaning sound with trap-infused drums, delicate keys, and Collier's emotive vocals. It delves into the 'emotional purgatory' of absence, applicable to heartbreak or deeper grief.
Collier shared insights on the song's inspiration: “SLEEPWALKING is the emotional purgatory you feel in the aftermath of someone’s absence… the determination that you will meet again, even if it’s just in your dreams. It began as a song about heartbreak, but I’ve realized the feeling also mirrors the grief of losing someone to death or to a life where you no longer exist.”
Album and Future Plans
Dangerous promises a bold exploration of ego, lust, fear, impulsivity, and the shadow self, mixing genres like pop, trap, hyperpop, and acoustic styles. Previous singles have garnered attention, including 'I Don’t Do Drugs' debuting at #9 on Apple Music’s New in Pop and 'Don’t Follow Me' reaching #5 on Spotify’s SALT playlist, with cosign from Lizzo. Collier's music has synced with shows like Love Island and games such as NBA 2K.
The Vevo music video for 'Sleepwalking,' featuring dreamlike visuals, arrives December 19. Her next single, '17,' is slated for early 2026, signaling a breakout year ahead. Collier recently performed the track live while opening for Grant Knoche at The Moroccan Lounge in LA and appeared in Frankie Grande’s music video 'I Don’t Remember It.'
