In the captivating world of contemporary disco, ELLI emerges as a force to watch in 2025. The Greek-born, London-based singer-songwriter returns with her second single, “Mother of Pearl,” released via the innovative label, Horisontal Mambo—a project helmed by none other than legendary Norwegian disco maestro Prins Thomas.
“Mother of Pearl” is a lush, emotive soundscape that melds ELLI’s Nu-disco roots with the ghostly ambience of ethereal synths. This sonic exploration is not just a track; it’s an introspective journey crafted meticulously in her London studio. ELLI’s signature style shines through with smooth Oberheim melodies, dreamy vocals, and a pulsating rhythm section, enhanced further by Prins Thomas’s adept mixing and production. This reimagined cover of Roxy Music’s classic continues to highlight ELLI’s distinctive artistic voice.
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Out today, “Mother of Pearl” signals a pivotal moment as ELLI gears up for her debut album, set to be released on Horisontal Mambo. The soundscape promises a kaleidoscope of influences that deftly straddles ambient electronic ethereal vibes while dipping into the more playful realms of cosmic synth-pop.
The excitement doesn’t stop there: ELLI is set to make her live debut at the iconic Jæger Club in Oslo on April 16, 2025. With her unique blend of ethereal sounds and vibrant disco beats, this performance will undoubtedly be a highlight of the upcoming year.
With a career spanning notable collaborations with producers across respected labels like Connected, Anjunadeep, Objektivity, and Truesoul, ELLI is no stranger to success. Her solo journey took flight with tracks like “Race My Heartbeat” and “Just for Me & You,” featured in Steven Julien’s DJ Kicks mix on the revered !K7 Records. This multifaceted artist skillfully balances her dual careers as an automotive engineer and a music creator, channelling a broad range of influences into her solo project.
Recent releases such as “Race My Heartbeat,” “Radiant,” and “In Your Eyes” have garnered accolades from tastemakers like BBC Radio 1’s Jaguar, who highlighted them on the BBC Introducing Dance show, and &ME, who featured her on his celebrated Spotify playlist, TrackID.
As we approach 2025, keep your ears tuned to ELLI—she is poised to be one of the standout artists of the year.
