Cult 90s act EELS release new music video Goldy ahead of the release of new studio album - watch the video

Cult 90’s alternative act EELS has just unveiled 'Goldy', a fresh single from their forthcoming fifteenth studio album, “EELS TIME!”, set to be released on June 7th via E Works/Play It Again Sam. This track, a prelude to the much-anticipated album, made its debut on BBC 6 Music, courtesy of Huw Stephens.

In “Goldy”, lead vocalist E imagines his beloved dog, Bundy, as a goldfish, delivering a poignant chorus: “It’s kind of funny how the only one I need in the world / Is a goldfish swimming in a bowl.” E reflects on the song's message, stating, “Sometimes the answers to all of your problems are right there in the fishbowl on your table.”

The creation of 'Goldy' stemmed from a unique collaboration between E and Tyson Ritter, the American actor and frontman of All American Rejects. Their partnership began with an invitation to E to co-write a song for the film Prisoner’s Daughter. Discovering they were neighbours and former label mates at DreamWorks, yet had never met, this initial collaboration led to E's cameo in the film. He portrays the employer of Kate Beckinsale’s character, facing a dramatic confrontation with her ex-husband, played by Ritter. E humorously notes, “I was so method I cracked a rib!”

E and Ritter's creative synergy flourished, resulting in five additional songs for EELS TIME!. E praises Ritter as “one of my favourite, weird, eccentric, and imaginative collaborators,” marvelling at the serendipity of their long-overdue partnership.

EELS TIME! was recorded in Los Feliz, California, and Dublin, Ireland, featuring twelve new songs. The album showcases the talents of collaborators such as Koool G Murder, The Chet, Tyson Ritter, and Sean Coleman among others. 

Following a dynamic 2023 with the Lockdown Hurricane tour across Europe and North America and the release of their compilation album, “EELS So Good: Essential EELS, Vol.2”, EELS continues to captivate fans with their enduring creativity and evolution.

"EELS TIME!" tracklist:

1. Time
2. We Won’t See Her Like Again
3. Goldy
4. Sweet Smile
5. Haunted Hero
6. If I’m Gonna Go Anywhere
7. And You Run
8. Lay With The Lambs
9. Song For You Know Who
10. I Can’t Believe It’s True
11. On The Bridge
12. Let’s Be Lucky