GRAMMY-nominated songwriter and artist ERNEST is inviting listeners to escape south and drift into island time on his new single, ‘Lorelei.' ‘Lorelei' serves as the first taste of ERNEST’s upcoming third studio album, ‘Deep Blue,' and sets the mood for the world the record inhabits. It also marks a thematic return to the carefree, coastal spirit of his early project Locals Only, now filtered through years of personal and artistic growth. Inspired by the sounds, culture and atmosphere of the U.S. Virgin Islands, a place that has deeply shaped ERNEST both creatively and personally, Deep Blue promises a nostalgic and sentimental journey out to sea. With ‘Lorelei,' ERNEST’s maturity as an artist is clear, pairing his signature sharp songwriting and inventive phrasing with a relaxed, island-leaning palette that feels effortless and transportive, setting the stage for a new chapter rooted in escape, reflection and sun-drenched storytelling.