Out today (September 12th) via SOUND RECORDINGS
ERNIE – ‘Inertia’ (single)
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“One to watch” The Sunday Times
“Noodling spirit” Dork
“Nostalgia blends hazily into fuzzy synths and fresh, delicate vocals” DIY
“New Bangers” NME
Newcastle-based riser ERNIE releases his ‘Sunsoaked’ EP, out today (September 12th) via Sound Recordings.
Newly-confirmed to play a headline show at The Glasshouse, Gateshead on October 14th (in collaboration with the Mercury Prize 2025 x Generator x BBC Introducing), ERNIE’s blend of the folksy, old-timey music of small-town America and the lo-fi indie rock and electronica music of present day has already gained widespread acclaim, with support flooding in since the release of debut EP ‘Cold Cuts’ via Gravity Records (Divorce, Fiona-Lee).
Receiving substantial praise across the broadsheets (The Sunday Times, The Independent) and key indie champions (NME, The Line of Best Fit, Dork, DIY, Rough Trade, La Blogotheque, Clash), as well as several spins on BBC Radio 1 (Jess Izatt), BBC Radio 2 (Jo Whiley), BBC 6 Music (Huw Stephens, Radcliffe & Maconie, Chris Hawkins), Radio X (John Kennedy) and Apple Music (Elton John, Matt Wilkinson) airwaves, ERNIE’s rise has continued to gather pace since the release of EP lead singles ‘Summer Sun’ and ‘Inertia’ over the summer months.
Having supported Sam Fender at his St James’ Park, Newcastle stadium shows in June, in addition to previous slots alongside acts including Wunderhorse, English Teacher and Goat Girl, ERNIE is also primed to announce further live shows to follow his EP release.
Speaking ahead of its release, ERNIE explained: “‘Sunsoaked’ touches on themes such as battling addiction (‘Summer Sun’/’Sunsoaked’), overcoming feelings of anxiety and hopelessness (‘Inertia’), the pitfalls of spending too much time online (‘7:45’), and then closes with a bleary-eyed recollection of a simpler time, when we didn’t have to worry about the aforementioned issues (‘How Do You Feel?’). The EP is my most confessional and emotionally heavy release to date, however it is also my most hopeful, easy-going and melodic release too. ‘Sunsoaked’ has a special place in my heart, these stories are my own and I really hope that people can identify with them and relate to them and enjoy the music along the way.
Produced by Josh Ingledew and mastered by John Webber (David Bowie, English Teacher), ERNIE’s ‘Sunsoaked’ (EP) is out now via Sound Recordings and available on all digital platforms.
‘Sunsoaked’ EP – Tracklist
01 – Summer Sun
02 – Inertia
03 – 7:45
04 – Sunsoaked
05 – How Do You Feel?
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Live Dates
14th October – The Glasshouse, Gateshead (Mercury Prize x BBC Introducing showcase)
