03 Nov 2025
Ripples
Eleni Drake
WE SAY
It's been over two and a half years since we last featured the stunning vocals of British/Greek singer-songwriter Eleni Drake on RotD. Her self-released singles 'Guts' and 'Rookie' revealed a confident and gifted artist who cultivated a devoted fanbase and accumulated over 40m streams entirely independently. Last Friday saw Eleni venture into more expansive sonic territory with 'Chuck', her debut album for MNRK, crafted alongside co-producer Frank Colucci (Ashnikko, Ethel Cain). Lead single 'Ripples' is a masterclass in emotional build and restraint. Opening with delicate guitar and vocal intimacy, the track blossoms into a sweeping crescendo of strings and country-inflected melodies that showcase Eleni's ability to marry vulnerability with cinematic scope. The single has already garnered Spotify support, adding to an impressive roster of previous champions, including BBC Radio 1, 6 Music, The Line of Best Fit, Clash, Wonderland, and the Independent. With influences spanning Mazzy Star's hazy melancholia to Adrienne Lenker's stark honesty, Eleni has crafted something that feels both classic and strikingly fresh. Catch her perform in London at Neon194 on 19 November.
CONTACTS
Label: Seneo Mwamba, Phoebe Christoforou & Dan Smith, MNRK
Distributor: MNRK
Radio: Steve Stone, Kill Your Darlings PR
Press & Online: Charlie Brun & Ljilja Vincic, Dawbell
Management: Bradley Kulisic, Singing Light Music
Photo Credit: Alice Rose Lee
RECORD ARCHIVE
Opening with just acoustic guitar and vocal, ‘Things’ by London-born singer-songwriter Henry Grace gently expands...
Things
Henry Grace
Opening with just acoustic guitar and vocal, ‘Things’ by London-born singer-songwriter Henry Grace gently expands into a lush soundscape of...
London-based dance-pop artist and former RotD-featured talent Allegra makes a striking return with ‘Red’, the...
Red
Allegra
London-based dance-pop artist and former RotD-featured talent Allegra makes a striking return with ‘Red’, the hypnotic title track from her...
Last month, we introduced you to Norwegian-British singer-songwriter Nelly Moar and her heartfelt blend of...
Not Going Home
Nelly Moar
Last month, we introduced you to Norwegian-British singer-songwriter Nelly Moar and her heartfelt blend of soul and groove-driven R&B with...
For those craving a touch of ’90s-inspired alternative, London alt-rock newcomer Oliver Beardmore delivers in...
Ammonite (feat. Punchlove)
Oliver Beardmore
For those craving a touch of ’90s-inspired alternative, London alt-rock newcomer Oliver Beardmore delivers in style on his latest single,...
South London artist-DJ just lil returns with ‘think about u’, a cinematic torch song co-produced...
think about u
just lil
South London artist-DJ just lil returns with ‘think about u’, a cinematic torch song co-produced by Dot Major that glides...
Dublin singer-songwriter Shobsy closes his debut EP 'Own The Night' (out today) with a breathtaking...
Smalltown Boy
Shobsy
Dublin singer-songwriter Shobsy closes his debut EP 'Own The Night' (out today) with a breathtaking reinterpretation of Bronski Beat’s queer...
There’s something irresistibly bold and intoxicating about 'Medicine', the latest release from Norwegian artist SKAAR....
Medicine
SKAAR
There’s something irresistibly bold and intoxicating about 'Medicine', the latest release from Norwegian artist SKAAR. Driven by blaring production, pounding...
London four-piece away fans have been building momentum with their sweat-soaked indie-rock and disco-fuelled chaos...
Keeping On feat. SEY.MOUR
away fans
London four-piece away fans have been building momentum with their sweat-soaked indie-rock and disco-fuelled chaos that’s seen them tear through...
Released today (21 October), 'Gravity' is the majestic lead single from acclaimed singer and songwriter...
Gravity
Virginia MacNaughton
Released today (21 October), 'Gravity' is the majestic lead single from acclaimed singer and songwriter Virginia MacNaughton's third album 'The...
Melbourne outfit Floodlights venture into bold new synth-driven terrain on 'Tricky', while maintaining the raw...
Tricky
Floodlights
Melbourne outfit Floodlights venture into bold new synth-driven terrain on 'Tricky', while maintaining the raw emotional honesty that defines their...
Last year, we introduced you to the sonic world of London-based artist WØLFFE - a...
Yuck
WØLFFE
Last year, we introduced you to the sonic world of London-based artist WØLFFE - a '90s tinged alt-rock affair, soaked...
Two years ago, we introduced you to Kieran Polling, aka Kacia, through his gorgeous guitar-led...
Feel It
Kacia
Two years ago, we introduced you to Kieran Polling, aka Kacia, through his gorgeous guitar-led alt-pop gem 'Plastic Straws'. Now...
We were instantly hooked the moment this stunning new ballad from north-west London's Reem Mitten...
What The Hell
Reem Mitten
We were instantly hooked the moment this stunning new ballad from north-west London's Reem Mitten hit our inbox, though we...
Black Dahlia plunges listeners into a disorienting dreamscape with 'On The Run', the lead single...
On The Run
Black Dahlia
Black Dahlia plunges listeners into a disorienting dreamscape with 'On The Run', the lead single from her ambitious concept album...
Sheffield's alternative pop visionary and RotD's Ones to Watch 2024 artist Gia Ford returns with...
God
Gia Ford
Sheffield's alternative pop visionary and RotD's Ones to Watch 2024 artist Gia Ford returns with 'God', her first release since...
Dramatic and haunting, 'The Feast' is the striking new single from Swiss, London-based indie-rock artist...
The Feast
Mary Middlefield
Dramatic and haunting, 'The Feast' is the striking new single from Swiss, London-based indie-rock artist Mary Middlefield. A classically trained...