Ahead of her debut performance at Glastonbury this weekend, Elles Bailey has released new single ‘Ballad Of A Broken Dream,’ the latest single from her forthcoming album Beneath The Neon Glow, which comes August 9th on Cooking Vinyl Records.
A punchy, rock’n blues baller,‘Ballad Of A Broken Dream’ looks at the struggles of being a musician. “There is no denying the link between musicians and mental health and the toil that this chosen path can take on a creative,” Elles says of the single. “The track follows the story of a tortured artist who, though undeniably exceedingly talented, has ended his career playing dive bars where no one knows his name. This song is a very personal song to me however tragically it’s the story of so many incredible talents who struggle with their mental health.” Listen to ‘Ballad Of A Broken Dream’ HERE & watch the lyric video HERE.
Beneath The Neon Glow sees Elles intertwine British roots, Americana and blues across ten powerfully, uplifting tracks. Produced by Dan Weller (Enter Shikari) and recorded with Elles’ exceptional and trusted live band, the album is an exploration of love’s myriad forms. Through lyrically vulnerable and brutally honest songwriting, Elles delves into the depths of heartbreak, the resilience of friendship, and the enduring power of love that spans a lifetime. From the fleeting moments to the love that withstands the test of time, she fearlessly navigates through the spectrum of human emotion, offering listeners an intimate glimpse into her journey.
“I might be new to some people, but I have been around for quite a long while. I’m not here for a flash-in-the-pan moment. I want a long-term career in music. I love what I do. I love that I get to take it around the world. So if I can continue to do that, and just play to larger audiences and continue to grow, that’s exactly what I’ll do.”
Elles and her A list band will be taking her new album on the road for a run of dates in the Autumn of 2024, including a show at London’s Islington Assembly Hall on November 2nd. With a jam packed festival season in the UK and Europe over the summer, playing the likes of Glastonbury, Cropredy, HebCelt, and Beautiful Days, Elles has also just announced a UK In-Store tour to celebrate the album’s release in August. Tickets on sale HERE.
AUGUST IN-STORE SHOWS:
Sat 10th OXFORD, Truck
Sat 10th MARLBOROUGH, Sound Knowledge
Sun 11th BIRMINGHAM, HMV Vault
Sun 1th LEAMINGTON SPA, Temperance
Mon 12th MANCHESTER, HMV
Mon 12th LIVERPOOL, Jacaranda
Tue 13th LEEDS, Vinyl Whistle
Wed 14th BRIGHTON, Resident
Thu 15th BRISTOL, Rough Trade
SEPTEMBER
Wed 25th LINCOLN, The Drill
Thu 26th NORWICH, Waterfront
Fri 27th CAMBRIDGE, Cambridge Junction
Sat 28th OXFORD, O2 Academy 2
OCTOBER
Fri 11th CARLISLE, Carlisle Blues Festival
Sat 12th GLOUCESTER, Gloucester Guildhall
Thu 24th EXETER, Exeter Phoenix
Sat 26th BRISTOL, SWX
NOVEMBER
Sat 2nd LONDON, Islington Assembly Hall
Sun 3rd SOUTHAMPTON, Engine Rooms
Thu 14th SUNDERLAND, The Fire Station
Fri 15th EDINBURGH, Cabaret Voltaire
Sat 16th GLASGOW, Oran Mor
Sun 17th CHESTER, The Live Rooms
Sat 30th WOLVERHAMPTON, KK’s Steel Mill
DECEMBER
Sun 1st LEEDS, Brudenell Social Club
With a top 50 album, achieved independently, an ever growing and adoring fanbase, as well as countless awards and a weekly radio show on Planet Rock already under her belt, Elles is ready to take things to the next step and there’s no better album for her to take that journey with.
