Marry Me Emelie! is the moniker for Ella Bruccoleri and Yoan Segot’s alt-Americana band, who have independently released their first single, “I Have a Lark,” from the upcoming debut EP, the distance makes the mountains blue, out in February 2025. The EP is the long-gestating result of their collaboration. The pair met in Paris on the open-mic circuit, and after relocating to London, their debut charts the pair’s journey, remaining firm musical partners despite their romantic relationship of 13 years coming to an end.
The debut single is a sultry ache of raw vulnerability underpinned by raunchy guitar licks. Inspired by Nancy Sinatra, Lucinda Williams, and Stevie Nicks, the velvet sound is reminiscent of bygone days. In the nostalgically filmed video, a romantic relationship between a woman and a Eurasian skylark reaches breaking point.
Marry Me Emelie! and their alt-country tendencies are reminiscent of a blinking light bulb in a thriving greenhouse. The blinking light evokes an eerie feeling, but flourishing colors and stunning greens leave you awe-inspired when illuminated. “I Have A Lark” is our first look at their upcoming debut EP, and it is a spellbinding listen. Gentle guitars harmoniously emphasize the lush vocals, creating that dark yet lighthearted sonic soundscape that makes the band’s work so enlivening. The silk-lined vocals showcase a classic rock influence, while the twangy guitars prove the band is capable of far more than any comparison could accurately describe. The band’s crafty fusion work allows them to explore the nuances of their songwriting, giving “I Have A Lark” an energizing nostalgia that gets better with every listen. Marry Me Emelie! has crafted a statement piece of a single with “I Have A Lark.” The young band sounds like veterans as their vocals coil around expressive guitars to deliver heartfelt poetry, creating an imaginative tune that quickly separates the band from their peers.
“It’s essentially a love song about one woman’s obsession with a bird at the bottom of her garden. It is about desire, at the point at which it becomes uncontrollable,” explains the band. “I was reading ‘Of Mice and Men’ at the time of writing it and started reflecting on whether it’s possible to care that deeply without being destructive?”
