And with this exciting release; I get to share the news of my album too! CHUCK will be yours to have on the 31st of October.
This album was written with intention, fragility, love and boldness. To love and to release, to grow and be better. It’s what it’s all about. It was the first time in my entire career I got to record my OWN MUSIC in a studio. Everything is usually recorded in either my bedroom, or living room. So to have been given this chance and experience, was a huge step forward for me. For the first time in my life, I felt like a professional musician. I had my friends also join me for the first time ever! From Frank, Cam, Chris, Sean, Henry, Zac, Leif, Tom, Conor, to Owen. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. It was so beautiful to have these guys listen to the demos that I had played, and totally understand where it was going. To get to hang out with my best mates and call it work, to laugh and cry and get frustrated, and conversate about life, our own experiences. What a time. What a gift.
And thank you to you all for following the journey. I know my story is only a humble and small one, but I appreciate whomever is spinning the tunes, and whoever resonates with what they’re listening to too.
Being a musician in 2025 is frustrating and sometimes a little hopeless, as I’m sure most of you would know. It’s hard to be seen in a huge ocean full of outstanding musicians, and the reality is - why would I? I’m not unique, I’m not doing anything special, and I have no reason to stand out from the crowd… however, you have all somehow landed here - and for that, I am indebted to you. I hope to make you all proud with this next record.
CHUCK - 31st OCTOBER 2025
#newmusic #singersongwriter #elenidrake #indieTour in November with the band. USA, UK, AU 💙 get your tickets online #elenidrake #singersongwriterEleni Drake2025-08-13 | Subscribe: @EleniDrake @MNRKMusicGroup
Hang your dreams out with a clothes pin and I get to watch them swaying in the wind watch them swaying in the wind
Write your thoughts out with your favourite pen and I get to read them over again and again read them over again and again
I wanna wander this earth with you, I wanna have a wonder day with you.
Tell me how you miss my mind It was never not honest between you and I never trusted anyone more with my life
Tell me how you broke your bones when you were just a kid, and running home I bare witness to the bravest soul god damn the day threw it all away just so I could be alone
I wanna wander this earth with you, I wanna have a wonder day with you
Waves are high and summer’s hot fix the garden and clean the pots the lemon tree keeps the shade on us
Close your eyes and think of me I’ll be exactly where you want me to be I am the person you always knew i’d be
I wanna wander this earth with you, I wanna have a wonder day with you
Helloooo everyone, here's the first single from my new EP, called ABOVE DEEP WATER, which is out this September. Four more singles to follow. Thank you all for being here, and for allowing me to do what i'm currently doing. I had very simple dreams when i was younger, and that was to write music, see the world and meet good & kind humans along the way. I can safely say, that whilst i haven't completed some of those dreams, i am very much on that journey. I am so lucky and so grateful to say that i still continue to write and produce my music, i have travelled to various different corners of the world, and i am immensely spoiled and lucky with the good people i have in my life. Still so much more to do, and see, and immerse myself in, but a big big big thank you to you all for allowing me to continue to do what i do. For those who have been there from the start, and for those who have just come along now - i mean it from the bottom of my weary little heart. You have all given me purpose. Love always, Len xEleni Drake - Let It Go And Let It Be (acoustic)Eleni Drake2024-04-19 | instagram.com/elenidrake https://sptfy.bio/elenidrake eleni-drake.myshopify.com elenidrake.bandcamp.com tiktok.com/@elenidrakemusic
I’m literally typing this out on my phone as it loads. I thought I’d just do a real quick version of my new song that comes out 9th of May! I’m truly very very excited about this one. It means a lot to me for various reasons! The song isn’t pushing any boundaries and there’s no wild production, I very much know my lane, and I’m a pretty vanilla artist. I just love this song, and I’ve never ever ever said that about my music before. I typically hate absolutely everything I do, and if I had it my way, I would take down every single thing I’ve ever created BUT I will say, I do understand the benefit of keeping things up here, for you guys and also for me! It’s good to look back and see how I’ve developed in terms of my production and song writing and also very slowly but surely; I am gaining a little more confidence. We still have a very long way to go!
Thank you everyone who has stuck around and everyone who is new. I hope you enjoy my upcoming EP, above deep water, coming out this September. Please remember to stream the song when it comes out! It’s helps me massively! Sending you all love and kindness, Len xMazzy Star - Five String Serenade (Eleni Drake Cover)Eleni Drake2024-02-19 | instagram.com/elenidrake https://sptfy.bio/elenidrake eleni-drake.myshopify.com elenidrake.bandcamp.com tiktok.com/@elenidrakemusic
This was requested by about 20 people in the past couple of years, i love this band, i'm sorry if i haven't done the song justice!
I know I'm pretty useless at posting, i feel tremendous fear and anxiety every time i post, and honestly it's absolutely ridiculous. I prevent myself from actually putting myself out there more because i have such a fear of being judged for merely singing or performing my own songs or covers, such a fear of messing up or offending someone with my voice, that i end up minimising myself or trying to stay invisible (though she wants a career in music...hah). I hope one day to over come that fear and just post whatever, whenever...but that being said, I'm also such an introverted person, and i love to keep my life to myself. There is nothing wrong with sharing whatever one chooses to share about themselves on the internet, but i guess for my own personal reasons, i choose to remain shielded. But hey, no-ones missing out on anything either. Im either making music, producing tracks, writing sad songs, taking photos, taking myself on little adventures, cooking (a lottttt of cooking), painting, reading lots of books, playing with some animals, or seeing my friends. I feel incredibly insignificant in this world, and that makes me feel very wonderful simultaneously. Everything is fleeting, everything moves, everything grows, everything and everyone has a chance to be better and to do better. I find myself being so cruel and unkind to myself so often, and i would never speak to anyone the way i speak to myself, which also makes me think "huh, how many other people talk to themselves like this?!" We are all so unique and special, and i ask that you treat yourself with the same amount of kindness and respect that you treat others. Anyways, i like to ramble, I'm waiting for the video to upload and wanted to waste my time typing away.
ps - my ep is coming in the late summer time, it would mean an awful lot to me if you could share the news around with whomever you feel in your life would like my music - be it a lover, a friend, a sibling, cousin, mother, father, hey - even share it on your social media. The more my music gets out there, the higher the chances i get to come to your city and play some gigs with my band for you all.
I really struggle expressing how i feel on here, whilst i do it through my music quite openly and easily and you all have welcomed me with big open, arms and have always been so kind towards me and my artistry; i always panic when it comes to voicing my opinion on political matters or other things that are happening around the world - i fear being judged, i fear upsetting people, i fear i will say the wrong things, and ultimately my opinion doesnt actually matter. But im trying to change that about myself. Whilst Im an innately private person, i dont want to sit silently anymore in fear.
As the world falls into complete disarray, and more chaos ensues, I feel deep deep love and compassion towards the Palestinians and the war they are facing. Respectfully, I do not care about your opinions on the matter. And no, there is absolutely no hate towards Jewish people. May they all go safely and in peace. But innocent blood is being shed. My issue is with governments. Genocide unravelling right before our eyes. FREE PALESTINE.
Please please please be kind to those around you. Tell your friends and family you love them. Show love to the ones who love you. Show compassion, show mercy. We have one life, and whilst there Is not so much one can do from the outside, we can change our approach towards other people.Eleni Drake - Marina (Visualiser)Eleni Drake2023-09-19 | instagram.com/elenidrake https://sptfy.bio/elenidrake eleni-drake.myshopify.com elenidrake.bandcamp.com tiktok.com/@elenidrakemusic
As this chapter of my life closes, another begins. 'Surf The Sun' was a momentous mile stone in my life. Albeit not from anyone else's perspective, but from my own. I grew a lot as a person, i travelled parts of the world, i met amazing people, walked on this beautiful earth that mother nature has kindly offered us, threaded between different cultures and their food and way of living...only to find myself back in the UK. I have lost people in my life who should have left a long time ago, though I have gained more wisdom, knowledge and love for myself in the process. I have made mistakes, but also learnt so much about myself. I have days where i am so painfully unkind to myself, but through keeping the wonderful souls in my life next to me, i have realised that i am worthy and have a right to breathe. I have finally reached a point in my music where things are flowing in the right direction, and i am surrounded by kind, warm and loving individuals.
Life is very weird. I have days where i don't want to exist, and other days where i can't wait to move my body and see what's outside. It's ok to have the bad days, and the even worse days, it makes the better ones so much more special. I guess what i'm trying to say is nothing profound, nothing innovative, nothing that hasn't been said or heard before; but just have balance. Have balance in your life, have balance within yourself. No one has it all figured out, no one is perfect, everyone makes mistakes. Please just do your best, and be kind to those around you, even if they are not kind back. Be good to the people you love, and be good to yourself.
Thank you to the island of Oahu for extending your kindness and warmth to me, what a phenomenal and abundant island full of life, culture, colour and beauty. I had always dreamed of going to Hawaii since i was a little girl, and it exceeded my expectations. Until my next return - please enjoy my lil ukulele version of Evergreen from the album 'Surf The Sun'.
ps - please keep negative comments to yourselves, literally no need to share horrible thoughts about my appearance - chances are i've already thought these things on myself. My friend very kindly filmed and edited this for me, so respectfully, please refrain, Thank you xEleni Drake - Buzz CutEleni Drake2023-05-18 | instagram.com/elenidrake https://sptfy.bio/elenidrake eleni-drake.myshopify.com elenidrake.bandcamp.com tiktok.com/@elenidrakemusic
Drive on darling I can’t seem to let go of you yet I said I miss the sun but i think id miss you more instead
oooh it isn’t like me to feel this way about something I’d rather be alone so I don’t resent the ones who love me
So I said “Hey keep it low keep it low keep it low”
And he said “Hey i don’t know i don’t know i don’t know”
Rookies are the guys where any plans suffice and I think I’d rather live this way I’m feeling kind of free and i think thats all on me so I welcome life with every day
Well hey I never used to sleep and now I’m sleeping all the time Life can be sweet Life can be kind
I don’t what this is but It feels more like me living through the earth instead of coasting
I said “Hey I should go I should go I should go”
And he said “Hey No you don’t No you don’t No you don’t"
I'm alive and well; Just a cover, don't mean to offend anyone with my interpretation :) I really love this song, it's so dreamy and simultaneously powerful, i recommend to listen to the original if you haven't already! Look after yourselves wonderful people, and be kind to one another xEleni Drake - HarshEleni Drake2022-08-18 | instagram.com/elenidrake https://sptfy.bio/elenidrake eleni-drake.myshopify.com elenidrake.bandcamp.com tiktok.com/@elenidrakemusic
lyrics:
Hey, do you miss me like I miss you? It’s ok, I think about you too
Like the time we sat on our balcony and the rain was pouring heavily and you lit the wrong end of your cigarette and claimed all the cool kids did it like that
But it’s harsh oh it’s harsh to know that we don’t suit that well oh it’s harsh babe it’s harsh
Come on over just one more time cos if it’s one more time, then we’ll be just fine kick it like we used to do and I’ll dance for you in our living room
Drinking whiskey watching old tv but I feel your gaze pouring over me I blush and pull my face inside my knees oh I wish you’d surf the sun with me
Still it’s harsh oh it’s harsh to know that we don’t suit that well oh it’s harsh babe it’s harsh
A beautiful song by a beautiful band. I encourage anyone who hasn't heard of these guys to absolutely dive right in and be taken on an emotional journey.
Whilst i'm just finishing up my second album, i once again find myself at a stand still with life. I fear too often that i am not enough, and all i do seems to be wrong. It takes a great deal of time and effort to let myself know that this is just my brain battering me down for no reason. We all deserve to be a little kinder to ourselves and to take the time we need to heal and grow into better people. I hope you all love this next album as much as i do. For the first time in my writing; it's actually more about love, rather than self loathing. I want to thank all of you for your help, patience and understanding of my music. I would say about 95% of you guys on here are so so sweet and uplifting, and it fills me with genuine joy to know my music resonates with you. Thank you for letting me present my music to you with open arms, and thank you for receiving it as warmly as you do. Be kind to one another - until next time :)The Velvet Underground - Pale Blue Eyes (cover)Eleni Drake2022-03-18 | instagram.com/elenidrake https://sptfy.bio/elenidrake tiktok.com/@elenidrakemusic elenidrake.bandcamp.com soundcloud.com/EleniDrake
It's been a minute. Sorry sorry sorry. Currently in the middle of writing and producing my 2nd album! And you know, sometimes life just gets in the way too. Anywho, love this song, love this band. Felt like an appropriate time to cover this song, my apologies if i offend anyone with my cover, that is clearly not my intention, just wanted to make my own little version.
Stay safe everyone, the world is really going through some turmoil at the moment, and sometimes it feels like nothing can be done, and things seem uncertain and scary - but in all of that please find solace in things you love to do, speak to people you love, and go and walk on the earth like mother nature intended us to do. All of my love, LenEleni Drake - Always Blue (LIVE at the Green & Stone Art Gallery)Eleni Drake2022-02-24 | instagram.com/elenidrake https://sptfy.bio/elenidrake tiktok.com/@elenidrakemusic elenidrake.bandcamp.com soundcloud.com/EleniDrake
Please forgive the quality, this is just a recording from a phone, nothing special. Just wanted to share a little segment from the evening. I hope i get to play in many more countries around the world, and get the pleasure of meeting some of you along the way.