Exclusive premiere of Elandra’s latest EP, the Brighton art-rockers’ newest release.

Hailing from Italy, Paolo Siviero fronts Elandra, crafting a musical fusion that intertwines psychedelic nuances with indie vibes and irresistible melodies, resulting in a dynamic guitar-driven sound adorned with electronic elements and layers of celestial harmonies.

Helmed by Paolo Siviero himself, Elandra’s inaugural full-length album draws influence from luminaries such as Tame Impala, Radiohead, The Strokes, MGMT, and Empire of the Sun. Their music is distinguished by memorable guitar riffs, energetic drums, and otherworldly, expansive background vocals. Consolidating their discography thus far, their eponymous EP encapsulates the breadth of the band’s sonic palette.

From the taut guitar riffs and restless vocal lines of the lead single ‘I Don’t Know,’ to the swirling synths of ‘This City Is Not For Me,’ and the buoyant alt-indie-pop sensibility of ‘Thousand Steps,’ the band showcases their versatility across genres while maintaining their distinct musical identity. Rooted in emotive, introspective lyricism, the five tracks exhibit a deep and mature musical sensibility.

Reflecting on the lead single, Paolo elaborates: “‘I Don’t Know’ is the song I’m the most excited to release. It basically summarises my life path serving the dichotomy between pursuing a dream (music career as an artist, seen as the freedom of the individual) or settling down for safety (9-5 job, seen as the slavery of a capitalistic and consumerist society). It’s the innerspeaker we all have while we’re in front of a computer, managing to push on between poor sleep habits, poor diets, and poor mental health. Thinking about trying to ‘make it’ to finally achieve freedom.”

Discussing the EP in its entirety, Paolo adds, “This EP represents my first real achievement into trying hard basically to ‘make it’ as a professional music artist. The path is long still, but this showcases my love for songwriting, arranging and producing. I always try not to settle for the “good enough”, I strive for perfection even though sometimes this has blocked me in life from facing feedback and the real world.”

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