ELENI DRAKE RELEASES NEW ALBUM CHUCK OUT NOW
NEW SINGLE “RIPPLES” OUT NOW
“‘A minimal acoustic ballad bringing Adrianne Lenker to mind” FLOOD
“The singer’s dreamy brand of indie pop has caught attention, with Eleni’s tender lyricism and evocative arrangements carrying a unique sense of atmosphere.” Clash
“A Gentle Triumph” – Blurred Culture
“Emotionally complex” – LOUD WOMEN
British/Greek singer, songwriter and producer Eleni Drake today releases her eagerly anticipated new album CHUCK – Listen here. Alongside the release, Eleni has also shared the powerful lead single “Ripples” and its accompanying live video. Following previous tracks “A Wonder Day,” “Dolores,” “Half Alive,” and “I Don’t Not Love You,” have proven Drake to be an essential voice to watch in the indie singer/songwriter space. Created in collaboration with Frank Colucci (Ashnikko, Ethel Cain), Drake’s full-length label debut CHUCK pushes her sonic palette into richer new territory as she finds revelation and growth amongst the rubble of a previous relationship.
On “Ripples,” Drake explores what it means to face our flaws and the bittersweet reality of how our relationships with others can be affected. It grows in intensity with swelling strings, lilting between a velvety dreamscape in which Eleni’s piercing vocals guide us through her self-analysis. Speaking on the track, Eleni says: “‘Ripples’ is a song of introspection and accountability—having something pure and good, only to unravel it by walking away. The song speaks to the quiet courage of confronting one’s own flaws, and the understanding that healing is an inward journey we must all face.”
CHUCK is a stunningly human portrait of love and pain, and how those two states can interconnect in the most disarming and sometimes destructive of ways, whilst also building a nurturing musical world to fall into and find solace within.
Speaking on the record, Eleni says:
This album is me acknowledging that all things must come to an end, and embracing this truth without resistance. Some souls cross our paths for only a fleeting moment, and in those moments, we can find joy, respect, and gratitude. Life itself is a gift, and so too are the memories we carry with us, etched into the fabric of our being. ‘Chuck’ — a word we use to discard, to relinquish without thought, as if life itself is something to be cast aside with ease. Do we, too, move through life with such carelessness? Do we give too much of ourselves, or not enough? Are we truly doing our best, or merely surviving, grasping at whatever means we have to endure? I guess I wrote it in a phase of my life, where I was questioning all these things.”
CHUCK continues Eleni’s journey from her celebrated 2024 EP, Above Deep Water. Having self-released her previous projects, Eleni continues to find a devoted following for her undeniable talent. She’s earned fans along the way at tastemakers including BBC Radio 6 Music, NME, The Line Of Best Fit, Consequence, FLOOD Magazine, The Independent, The Arts Desk, CLASH, La Blogotheque and Wonderland, and last year took her intimate live set to The Great Escape and SXSW festivals.
Eleni’s hauntingly beautiful sound is at once refreshing and timeless, uplifting and introspective, inspired by a deep love of music that spans from Mazzy Star and Adrienne Lenker to Mac Miller and Cleo Sol. With over 40 million streams to date and still only just getting going, 2025 is proving to be Eleni’s biggest year yet with the release of her most personal and profound music.
CHUCK Tracklisting
“A Wonder Day”
“Half Alive”
“Paper Moons”
“Alone”
“Dolores”
“Brockwell”
“Leroy”
“The End”
“Afterlife”
“Ripples”
“I Don’t Not Love You”
“Saw It Too”
Eleni will play a few headline dates next month to celebrate the album’s release in the UK.. Stay tuned to this space for more news regarding her rescheduled North American and Australian tour dates.
Eleni Drake 2025 Tour Dates:
Nov 19 – Neon194 – London
Nov 20 – Yes – Manchester
Nov 21 – Hug & Pint – Glasgow
Purchase vinyl edition of CHUCK album here!