Weaving through the female teenage experience with powerful intent, Halifax-based indie rising talent Ellur shares impassioned production ‘Boys’. Offering a redefinition of manhood, the empowering anthem is rooted in raw yet fierce lyricism led by elegant vocals and gripping touches of the guitar. An ode to anyone let down by the conventions of current society, the anthemic and timeless number pushes back against the ‘boys will be boys’ rhetoric, delivering a strong and enduring message to end violence against women. Created by an all-female team, the track is accompanied by cinematic visuals that further hone in on the emotive but bold core message. -Malvika Padin