“On The Horizon” and “Thank You Los Angeles” are the first singles lifted off Matt Ellis’ new, 5th album, due in October 2014. Recorded and mixed at Wavelab in Tucson, Az, the recording shows a new, tougher sound to Ellis and recalls his early rock roots. In December 2013, Ellis and his band drove east to Tucson and recorded 13 tracks in 4 days. Produced by Matt, the live band tracks were engineered by Chris Schultz and Craig Schumacher (Neko Case, Calexico). In January, Ellis returned home to L.A. to complete the recording, teaming up with Nick Luca (Calexico, John Doe). The pair set up in home studios adding vocals, keyboards and additional guitars, before Matt returned to Tucson to mix the album with Craig Schumacher. The result is a lose classic rock feel, with tinges of Americana and Folk. Ellis’ trademark voice is in fine form and the songs have an extra level of detail, but the long list of guest musicians is gone. The band Matt put together to promote his last full length, “Births, Deaths & Marri