Ellison is an indie rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio, signed to Carbon Copy Media. What started as a recording project quickly manifested into a full band operation. In 2005 they released their first EP titled "Indecisive and Halfhearted," and in 2006 their first full-length CD, "Say Goodnight, Sleep Alone."
History Josh Hill, a local songwriter, attempted to follow up his 2002 acoustic release “No More Words” with a series of songs with full band arrangements. High School friend Mitch Wyatt teamed up with Josh to produce a three-song demo. After playing a few shows with stand-in musicians, the two quickly realized the potential of a collective band. Following the recruitment of bassist, JD Carlson, the three became known as Ellison. In June 2005 the trio stumbled across the band's newest member, Ian Bolender.
Their 2005 EP ("Indecisive and Halfhearted") and constant regional live shows caught the attention of J.T. Woodruff, lead singer of the gold record-selling band Hawthorne Heights. Woodruff launched his own record label, Carbon Copy Media, and in early 2006 signed Ellison as the first band to his fledgling label.
Say Goodnight, Sleep Alone Ellison's first full-length album, "Say Goodnight, Sleep Alone" was released on August 22, 2006, with the record label Carbon Copy Media and distributed by Victory Records.
20 Year Anniversary of SGSA Show Ellison is reuniting to perform an anniversary show on August 22, 2026 at the Southgate House Revival. Josh Hill, Ian Bolender, Kent Landvatter, Stefan Wright will all perform along with Kile Yurchak on the keys.
Members Josh Hill – vocals, guitar Ian Bolender – guitar Kent Landvatter – bass, backing vocals Stefan Wright – drums, percussion
Past members Mitch Wyatt – drums, percussion, backing vocals J.D. Carlson – bass, backing vocals
Discography
Studio albums Title Album details Say Goodnight, Sleep AloneReleased: August 22, 2006 Label: Carbon Copy Media Format: digital download Color of CompassionReleased: June 3, 2008 Label: Independent Format: digital download Brighter Than SunlightReleased: August 20, 2012 Label: Independent Format: digital download
EPs Title Album details Indecisive and HalfheartedReleased: July, 2005 Label: Independent Format: digital download
Compilations Punk the Clock, Volume III: Property of a Gentleman (2007)
References
"Ellison Announces 20th Anniversary of Say Goodnight, Sleep Alone at The Southgate House Revival" Cincyusic.com. Retrieved March 24, 2026
External links Official website Ellison's profile at Facebook Ellison's profile at Instagram Ellison's profile at MySpace at PureVolume Ellison E Team (Official street team) Carbon Copy Media