Eleni Drake – CHUCK
Rising British/Greek singer, songwriter and producer Eleni Drake today announces her new studio album CHUCK, out on October 31 via MNRK.
The news comes alongside piercing new single and live video, “Half Alive.”
Previously a completely self-produced and self-released artist, Eleni has worked with co-producer Frank Colucci (AShnikko, Ethel Cain) on her full length label debut, CHUCK, which pushes her sonic palette into richer new territory as she finds revelation and growth amongst the rubble of a previous relationship. It’s 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.”
New single “Half Alive” poignantly spotlights the nadir of the relationship, with Eleni placing her cards on the table in devastating fashion. The Andy King (Hayden Thorpe, TATYANA) – directed video perfectly captures this splintering, as Eleni, a passenger both literally and emotionally, navigates through the highs and lows of a breakup – finding clarity in solace and comfort in friends.
On the new single, Eleni says “It’s about the conflict between missing someone, yearning to be alone,and ultimately realising they are not right for you and understanding a situation is far more manipulative and disappointing upon reflection.”
Chuck continues Eleni’s journey from her celebrated 2024 EP, Above Deep Water; her first release on new label MNRK. Having self-released her previous projects, Eleni continues to find a devoted following for her undeniable talent.
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 promises to be Eleni’s biggest year yet with her most personal and profound music on the way.
Upcoming North American Tour Dates:
Nov 4 – Mercury Lounge – NY
Nov 5 – City Winery – Boston
Nov 6 – Comet Ping Pong – Washington DC
Nov 8 – Hideout – Chicago
Nov 10 – Clockout – Seattle
Nov 11 – Holocene – Portland
Nov 14 – 4 Star Theatre – San Francisco
Nov 15 – Permanent Records – Los Angeles
World Tour Dates:
Sep 29 – The Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth*
Sep 30 – The Old Bell Hotel, Derby*
Oct 1 – Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich*
Oct 2 – Hare & Hounds, Birmingham*
Oct 3 – Ramsgate Music Hall, Ramsgate*
Nov 19 – Neon194 – London
Nov 20 – Yes – Manchester
Nov 21 – Hug & Pint – Glasgow
Dec 12 – The Curtin Hotel – Melbourne
Dec 13 – The Trocadero Room – Sydney
*supporting Will Varley
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