Eleanor Makes Her Statement with Genre-Splicing, Groove-Laced Debut EP - 'There's No Quiet, There's Little Relief'

Blending playful funk, raw lyricism and bold textures, Eleanor’s long-awaited debut cuts through the noise with charm, confidence, and a series of live showcases...

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Eleanor’s new EP marks a confident stride into a richer, more rhythm-led world, balancing swagger and self-deprecation with a sharp lyrical eye and inventive production. Across its tracks, she trades in melancholia for something cheekier — bending genre boundaries as easily as emotional tones.

Opening with ‘Sugar’, the EP kicks off with a knowing wink. Funk-infused and flirtatious, it’s a deliberate pivot from her ‘sad song girl’ label, layering bluesy grit and synth sparkle over a swaggering groove. The track’s two-part structure mirrors its writing process — Eleanor penned the intro months before the rest — and the shift feels seamless yet unexpected, giving the song a playful, episodic quality.

Elsewhere, she leans into texture and space: There’s a looseness to the arrangements that allows each contributor to bring personality, guided by Eleanor’s clear sense of direction. From the weirder synth flourishes to the rhythm-first approach that fuels the whole record, you can hear her stepping back just enough to let the messier, more human moments breathe.

In terms of lyricism, she toes the line between tongue-in-cheek and emotionally precise — clever without being coy. The EP has the kind of emotional duality that sits somewhere between Madison Cunningham’s intricacy and ZZ Ward’s boldness. It’s sultry, yes, but also sincere — not trying to be something it’s not.

“This EP is a culmination of my experiences from 16 to 21,” says Eleanor. “It’s taken 10 years to bring to life and has followed me through so many versions of myself. It’s dramatic, messy, and self-involved—in the best way. But it’s also been healing. I can finally let it breathe in the world and close that chapter without letting it go.”

Already picking up traction on TikTok and building a fanbase that stretches from London to Berlin, Eleanor seems to be hitting her stride both online and off. This EP isn’t just a sonic shift — it’s a statement of intent, full of groove, grit, and gleeful self-awareness. Whether she’s dancing around heartbreak or diving headfirst into it, Eleanor makes it clear she’s doing things entirely on her own terms.

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Eleanor’s spring and summer live dates have seen her carve out an ever-growing fanbase across the UK and Europe. Kicking things off with an intimate acoustic show at Liverpool’s Prohibition Studios on 13th May, she followed it up with an international EP launch at Mirador in Luxembourg on 17th May – a special night marking the arrival of her new record with a full-band performance. Next up is a hometown celebration at LEAF on Bold Street, Liverpool, on 4th June, where the full EP will come to life on stage. Two days later, she returns to a more stripped-back setting for a songwriter showcase at Indigo in Rockferry on 6th June. With a mix of acoustic moments and high-energy full-band sets, these shows reflect the duality of Eleanor’s artistry – equal parts tender and theatrical.

Press Photos by Lens of wool | Cover Art by Eleanor