British/Greek singer, songwriter and producer Eleni Drake today releases her eagerly anticipated new album CHUCK via MNRK – Listen here. The release is accompanied by powerful lead single and live video, ‘Ripples’ – Listen here.
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.
The record’s lead single, ‘Ripples’, explores what it means to face our flaws and the bittersweet reality of how our relationships with others can be affected. It grows in intensity with swelling strings, lilting between a velvety dreamscape in which Eleni’s piercing vocals guide us through her self-analysis.
Speaking on the track, Eleni says: “‘Ripples’ is a song of introspection and accountability—having something pure and good, only to unravel it by walking away. The song speaks to the quiet courage of confronting one’s own flaws, and the understanding that healing is an inward journey we must all face.”
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 is proving to be Eleni’s biggest year yet with the release of her most personal and profound music.
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