The Earth & All Within crash in with “I Never Liked You (Anyway…)” — a fiery mix of loud guitars and sweeping strings. It’s part rock show, part orchestra, and all attitude.
Led by Philadelphia’s James Ellis, the track comes from his debut album The Earth & All Within, out now. The record blends raw rock energy with cinematic strings, touching on resilience, mental health, and finding balance. “It felt like something that should already exist, so I made it,” Ellis says.
The song starts with a tight, simple riff before exploding into a chorus that nods to Foo Fighters and AC/DC. It peaks with a face-off between screaming guitar and soaring violin.
“This one came together in ten minutes,” Ellis says. “Once I had the chorus hook, I knew exactly what it was.”
Big, bold, and unapologetic — it’s a rock-opera moment you won’t forget.