Rising independent pop force Ella Collier returns with SLEEPWALKING — the eighth and latest release from her highly anticipated debut album, DANGEROUS. The genre-blending singer-songwriter continues to carve her own lane with a dark, cinematic R&B-leaning sound that explores the emotional limbo left behind when someone you love disappears from your life.
Co-written and produced by Sam Vendig (Chromeo, Ryman Leon) and Stefano Pigliapoco (The Kid LAROI), the track dives deep into the aching space between memory and reality.
“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,” Ella explains.
“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.”
A Cinematic Reflection of Grief
Fans won’t have to wait long for visuals. The Vevo music video, arriving 19 December, mirrors the track’s brooding production with dreamlike, subconscious storytelling. Built on delicate keys, trap-infused drums and Collier’s signature emotional intensity, the video explores what it means to be caught between waking life and the ghosts of what once was.
DANGEROUS: A Debut Album Shaped by Shadow and Confidence
SLEEPWALKING is part of Collier’s forthcoming 12-track album DANGEROUS — a bold sonic world that digs into ego, lust, fear, impulsivity and the shadow self. Collier blends pop, trap, hyperpop, and raw, emotional lyricism into a sound that feels both futuristic and deeply personal.
Her next single, “17,” is slated for release in early 2026, continuing the rollout for what’s shaping up to be a breakout year.
A Rising Artist With Major Momentum
Ella Collier’s momentum continues to cut through the indie landscape. She recently landed a feature in Vanity Fair, while previous singles have dominated editorial placements across streaming platforms — including:
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“I DON’T DO DRUGS” debuting at #9 on Apple Music’s New in Pop
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“DON’T FOLLOW ME”, cosigned by Lizzo, reaching #5 on Spotify’s SALT playlist
Collier has also appeared on CBS News to discuss her music and live performances, including the debut of SLEEPWALKING during her opening set for Grant Knoche at The Moroccan Lounge in LA. She also features in Frankie Grande’s new music video “I Don’t Remember It.”
Her work continues to draw praise from publications like Wonderland and GALORE, and her music has landed major syncs on Love Island, NBA 2K, and more — reinforcing her status as an artist whose emotional world resonates on and off screen.
About Ella Collier
Ella Collier is a Los Angeles–based independent artist, songwriter and producer known for merging raw vulnerability with fierce, cinematic pop soundscapes. Her genre-blending style — from trap to acoustic to hyperpop — has earned her editorial love across platforms and a fast-growing global fanbase. With front-page support from Apple Music, major playlist success, and high-profile syncs, she’s redefining modern pop on her own terms.
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