Halifax musician Ellur releases her debut album ‘At Home In My Mind’ today via Dance To The Radio. The record journeys through different musical genres that have shaped her over the past 25 years, from 90s indie rock to glitch pop to alt folk. Produced by Joel Johnston of Far Caspian and recorded at his Leeds studio, the album expands on themes Ellur explored in her ‘God Help Me Now EP’, particularly connection. She connects with childhood memories and honest feelings while extending an arm out to people who need a hand to hold.
Lead singles “The World Is Not An Oyster”, “Dream Of Mine” (currently BBC 6 Music playlisted), “The Wheel” and “Missing Kid” have already garnered praise across NME, Rolling Stone, DIY, Consequence of Sound, Dork, The Line of Best Fit, Clash and CMU. BBC Radio 1 and BBC 6 Music continue to champion her work, with Jack Saunders, Steve Lamacq, Chris Hawkins and others supporting her music across the airwaves. The Flaming Lips’ Wayne Coyne has endorsed her work, and she’s collaborated with Antony Szmierek, Blossoms and Jade Bird through songwriting sessions and podcasting slots.
“‘At Home in My Mind’ is everything I wish I could’ve said when I was younger,” Ellur says. “It is all that I have come to understand about life and myself so far. All the songs touch on feelings and experiences that I only feel safe to explore and revisit in my music. I’ve taken reference from my indie pop roots (Sam Fender, Coldplay, The 1975) whilst also exploring my interests in the folk rock sounds of Big Thief, Ben Howard, Bon Iver and alternative and glitch pop influences such as Radiohead and Dora Jar, Thom Yorke and Bjork. This album is an arm extended out looking for people who need a hand to hold, over the creation process the songs have become about connection.”
Ellur Tour Dates:
6th February – The Trades Club, Hebden Bridge (sold out)
10th February – Rough Trade Denmark Street, London (in-store show)
11th February – Crash Records, Leeds (in-store show)
25th February – Soho Calling, Third Man Records, London
25th April – Albany Arcade, Halifax
26th April – King Tuts, Glasgow
28th April – Strange Brew, Bristol
29th April – Colours, London
30th April – Yellow Arch Studios, Sheffield
23rd May – Neighbourhood Weekender, Warrington
1st August – Kendal Calling
2nd August – Camp Bestival