Visions of Elsewhere is the debut 5-track EP from ilex - the solo project of Sydney Drummer & Percussionist Holly Conner.

Ambient and other-worldly, the EP explores the softer, less traditional, and textural sides of percussion. Tracks feature samples of bells, gongs, traditional drums, temple blocks, and found objects (taken from ilex’s own extensive collection); warped with effects; and heightened with sparkly, celestial synths.

All tracks by ilex (Holly Conner)
Mixed by Thibaud Kessell (Tracks 2 & 5) and
Nathan Moas (Tracks 1, 3 & 4)
Mastered by Brendan Zacharias at Cirrus Audio
Album Art by Katherine Zhang
Press Photo: Bee Elton

Onsen

After Rain

Levitate

Morning Bells

Waves & Paua

The first release from ilex's upcoming EP Visions of Elsewhere, out November 12.

Visions of Elsewhere is the debut EP from ilex - the solo project of Sydney Drummer and Percussionist Holly Conner. 

Ambient and other-worldly, the EP explores the softer, less traditional, and textural sides of percussion. Tracks feature samples of bells, gongs, traditional drums, temple blocks, and found objects (taken from ilex’s own extensive collection); warped with effects; and heightened with sparkly, celestial synths.  

Track by ilex (Holly Conner)
Track mixed by Nathan Moas
Mastered by Brendan Zacharias Cirrus Audio
Cover image by Pat Harris

Visions of Elsewhere

The first single since her debut EP 'Visions of Elsewhere', 'What is Soft is also Strong' builds on ilex's signature sound - bright, intricate, and other-worldly.  Weaving together samples of birds, her own vibraphone and other percussion, synthesisers, filter sweeps, and warm bass; 'What is Soft' is a  melodic, sunny, and uplifting addition to her discography.  

Produced by ilex/Holly Conner 
Mixed & Mastered by Brendan Zacharias at Cirrus Audio
Cover Art by Pat Harris

What is Soft is Also Strong

What Is Soft is also Strong

Holly fills-in for Peter Hollo's show on Sydney radio station, FBI 94.5
First hour is big energy tracks - electronic, percussive, warped, swirling.
Roughly second hour is more acoustic, reflective, and full of feelings.
Head to https://www.fbi.radio/programs/utility-fog for more of Peter's shows, or search ilex  at the top of the site to find more of Holly's. 

Utility Fog with ilex 5.10.25

Drums//Percussion//Tracks// Sometimes on the radio 
Sydney, Aus.
Contact: holly.conner@hotmail.com

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