Eleni Drake – Dolores

British/Greek singer, songwriter, and producer Eleni Drake today unveils her poignant new single “Dolores,” out now via MNRK.

“Dolores” finds Eleni softly musing on transformation, autonomy, and accountability. Her gentle, stripped-back guitar playing matches the vulnerable lyrics, firmly rooted in truth and honesty with oneself.

Speaking on the single, Eleni explains “Dolores actually means sorrow/pain – I wanted to name the song after the character from Westworld; Dolores begins as an innocent creation, but awakens to the harrowing truth of her existence. In her transformation, she becomes both the question and the answer, a symbol of the struggle for autonomy and the fragility of reality itself. It’s really about questioning if someone is how they present themselves, and realising they are not, and it is also about taking accountability in the demise of a relationship. I too make mistakes, often find myself at a crossroad, and trying to find the ‘right way’, but get it wrong.”

“Dolores” follows her previously released track, “A Wonder Day.” The single is a continuation of Eleni’s journey from her celebrated 2024 EP, Above Deep Water; her first release on new label MNRK.

Alongside the new track, Eleni also announces five live dates this winter, playing London, Manchester,and Glasgow in November, before traveling to Australia in December for shows in Sydney and Melbourne.

Eleni Drake 2025 Tour Dates:

US Tour Dates:

Nov 4 – Mercury Lounge – NY, USA

Nov 5 – City Winery – Boston, USA

Nov 6 – Comet Ping Pong – Washington DC, USA

Nov 8 – Hideout – Chicago, USA

Nov 10 – Clockout – Seattle, USA

Nov 11 – Holocene – Portland, USA

Nov 14 – 4 Star Theatre – San Francisco, USA

Nov 15 – Permanent Records – Los Angeles, USA

UK Tour Dates:

Nov 19 – One Ninetyfour – London, UK

Nov 20 – Yes – Manchester, UK

Nov 21 – Hug & Pint – Glasgow, UK

Australian Tour Dates:

Dec 12 – The Curtin Hotel – Melbourne, AUS

Dec 13 – The Trocadero Room – Sydney, AUS

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