DEBUT EP “ELANDRA” OUT NOW
Brighton art-rockers Elandra release their hotly anticipated self-titled debut EP and share the compelling lead single ‘I Don’t Know’ (April 19th).
Fronted by Italian-born Paolo Siviero, Elandra create a sound that blends psychedelic elements with indie undertones and infectious melodies to create a vibrant guitar led sound dappled with electronics and layers of ethereal harmonies.
Produced by Paolo Siviero himself, Elandra’s full length debut draws inspiration from the like of Tame Impala, Radiohead, The Strokes, MGMT, and Empire of the Sun, Elandra’s music is characterised by unforgettable riffs, punchy drums, and ethereal, spacey backing vocals. Bringing together their releases to date, the self-titled EP showcases the full width of the band’s sound.
From the tight guitar riffs and restless vocal melodies of the lead single ‘I Don’t Know’, to the Swirling synths of ‘This City Is Not For Me’, to the buoyant alt-indie-pop approach of ‘Thousand Steps’ the band showcase their ability to traverse differing genres whilst retaining their unique sonic stamp. Always led by emotive, thoughtful lyricism the 5 tracks demonstrate an innate and mature musical understanding.
Speaking about the lead single Paulo explains:
“‘I Don’t Know’ is the song I’m the most excited to release. It basically summarises my life path serving the dichotomy between pursuing a dream (music career as an artist, seen as the freedom of the individual) or settling down for safety (9-5 job, seen as the slavery of a capitalistic and consumerist society). It’s the innerspeaker we all have while we’re in front of a computer, managing to push on between poor sleep habits, poor diets, and poor mental health. Thinking about trying to ‘make it’ to finally achieve freedom.”
Continuing to talk about the EP as a whole, Paul adds:
“This EP represents my first real achievement into trying hard basically to ‘make it’ as a professional music artist. The path is long still, but this showcases my love for songwriting, arranging and producing. I always try not to settle for the “good enough”, I strive for perfection even though sometimes this has blocked me in life from facing feedback and the real world.”
Having already cut their teeth with press coverage from a number of tastemakers including Its EARMILK, Medium, Music Crowns, Psychedelic Baby Mag, Pure Magazine, Flex, All Indie, Fame Magazine and Lost In The Manor, Elandra have played a number of packed out shows in and around Brighton. Now with their debut EP, the band continue to cement their place as one to watch.
ELANDRA in brighton
OUR UPCOMING GIGS
- 24.01.2024 Brunswick Headline Gig
- 05.02.2024 Hope and Ruin supporting Lullabee
- 09.02.2024 Prince Albert supporting Us
- 11.03.2024 Prince Albert headline show with Gerard’s Corner and Frances Mistry
- 02.04.2024 Rossi Bar headline show
- 17.04.2024 Sussex Music Mag radio show
- 19.04.2024 The Daltons headline release party EP
- 04.05.2024 The Brighton’s Own interview
ELANDRA ON YOUTUBE
EPs OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
A BIT ABOUT US
Elandra, a captivating art rock outfit, weaves a touch of psychedelia into their evolving sound. Led by Italian-born Paolo Siviero, their music brims with emotive lyrics and dynamic rhythms. A fusion of influences like Tame Impala, Radiohead, The Strokes, MGMT, and Empire of the Sun propels Elandra’s fresh direction, promising a genre-blurring experience.
Their music is characterized by unforgettable riffs, punchy, crunchy, saturated drums, and the ethereal embrace of spacey, psychedelic backing vocals. Live performances are dynamic spectacles, offering contrasting highs and lows that create an immersive journey beyond traditional labels and genres. Guided by Paolo Siviero’s vision, Elandra has recently made waves in Brighton, supporting acts like Wavechase at the Green Door Store, Molly Thorne at the Folklore Rooms, and Tallumen at the Prince Albert in 2023, and headlining at The Brunswick in 2024. They also ventured outside Brighton, supporting Living Body at the Wedgerooms in Portsmouth.
Looking ahead, Elandra is set to release a series of singles leading to their self-titled EP in April 2024. The upcoming release is eagerly anticipated, following their growth and presence in the Brighton scene, and includes headline gigs scheduled at the Hope and Ruin and the Prince Albert for the single and EP releases. Each performance and release is a testament to Elandra’s dedication to pushing musical boundaries, inviting audiences to join them on an enchanting journey through their evolving sonic landscape.
listen to the oncoming “elandra ep”
our songs
MAYBE ONE MORE TIME
“Maybe One More Time” delves into the delicate intricacies of love, the weight of past mistakes.
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Download “MOMT” .mp3 format
thousand steps
Thousand Steps is sure to make you jump off your feet and dance as well as make you reflect on you every emotion.
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Download “Thousand Steps” .mp3 format
FAMILIAR HOME
Familiar Home reframes World Music creating an unpredictable blend of African and Western sounds.
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Download “Familiar Home” .mp3 format
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