Recorded in California’s Hi-Desert and co-produced with Nicolas Vernhes, “Watching You” finds Ellis stepping into new territory, trading his acoustic for a Telecaster and delivering one of the most provocative and sonically adventurous tracks of his career.

The recording features an impressive ensemble of collaborators, including acclaimed Canadian songwriter and guitarist Michael Rault on lead guitar, Dustin Bookatz on bass, Denny Weston Jr. on drums, and Joshua Norton on Wurlitzer. A cast of friends and Matt’s wife, Vavine, join to perform the song’s hypnotic gang vocals, with South African singer-songwriter Karma (Henry Ate) adding a soaring, emotionally charged performance in the outro.