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FYC - BEST AMERICANA ALBUM 

BENEATH THE NEON GLOW 

I very much feel like this album was about exploring all the different parts that make me, me. I've done a lot of journeying into who I am. Realising that We're not ever just one thing, we're constantly changing and learning, growing, for me - becoming a parent,” (I had my son around the time of my last album). “All of that has channelled into my songwriting

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Elles Bailey, the inspirational, award winning, smokey voiced chanteuse who has powered her way to the forefront of the British Americana and Roots scenes in recent years, has released her 4th studio album ‘Beneath the Neon Glow’ and is embarking on her largest UK tour to date. ‘Beneath The Neon Glow’ has had glowing reviews across the board and hit number #12 in the Official Album Charts, #1 in the UK Official Blues Charts, #2 in the UK Official Americana Charts, & #3 in the UK Official Independent Charts. All of this is on the back of Elles picking up Live act of the year for the second year running at the UK Americana Awards, and Vocalist of the year for the 2nd year running at the UK Blues Awards. 

 

‘Beneath The Neon Glow’, her first album released under Cooking Vinyl, is an exploration of love's myriad forms. Through lyrically vulnerable and brutally honest songwriting, she delves into the depths of heartbreak, the resilience of friendship, and the enduring power of love that spans a lifetime. With beautifully uplifting melodies and first class instrumentation from her incredible live band, this record captures the essence of all the shades of love that have shaped Bailey's life and she fearlessly navigates through the spectrum of human emotion, offering listeners an intimate glimpse into her journey. â€‹

 

Beneath The Neon Glow Album Notes

Elles Bailey 

 

Produced and mixed by Dan Weller

Engineered by Peter Miles and Jamie Ward 

Recorded at Middle Farm Studios, Devon

Extra Recording at 13 Sound Studios, Kewstoke

Mastered by Dick Beetham at 360 Sound, Hastings

 

Vocals - Elles Bailey 

Guitars - Joe Wilkins

Piano, Wurlitzer, Clavinet and Hammond  - Jonny Henderson

Bass - Matthew Waer

Drums and Percussion - Matthew Jones

Gang Vocals on “Ballad of a broken dream” - Joe Wilkins, Dan Weller, Liam Cromby, Demi Marriner and Elles Bailey 

Finger snaps on “Leave the light on” - Elles Bailey, Matthew Jones and Jonny Henderson

Extra Hand Claps - Elles Bailey, Dan Weller, Demi Marriner 

 

Background Vocals - Liam Cromby 

Tracks 1-3, 5, 6 and 10

 

Background Vocals - Demi Marriner  

Tracks 1-6 and 10

 

Background Vocals  - Katey Brooks  

Tracks 7-9

 

Pedal Steel - Holly Carter  

Tracks 3, 5 and 10

 

Saxophone - Pete Fraser 

Tracks 4 and 7

 

Harmonica -  Cormac Neeson 

Tracks 1 and 5 

 

Artwork by Alicia Raitt at Milk and Bone Design

Photography by Rob Blackham | Blackham Images

Styling by Vera Black 

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Enjoy the ride (Elles Bailey, Ashton Tucker, Will Edmunds)

Ballad of a broken dream  (Elles Bailey, Tamara Stewart)

Leave the light on (Elles Bailey, Will Edmunds)

1972 (Elles Bailey, Willie Morrison, Jess Grommet) 

Silhouette in a sunset (Elles Bailey, JT Nero)

Truth ain’t gonna save us (Elles Bailey, Matt Owens)

If this is love (Elles Bailey, Tamara Stewart, Joe Wilkins)

Let it burn (Elles Bailey, Katey Brooks)

Love yourself (Elles Bailey, Joe Wilkins)

Turn off the news (Elles Bailey, Ashton Tucker)

 

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