Elliot, a rising Danish musician with roots in theater and a background as a young pop talent, has fully embraced his own musical voice on his latest EP, “Affogato”. Released on October 18, the EP blends indie rock sensibilities with Elliot’s unique, analog-driven aesthetic, creating a soundscape that’s both personal and powerfully evocative.
Breaking free through melancholy
With “Affogato”, Elliot brings us an evocative collection of songs that capture a journey from youthful innocence to self-discovery. The EP, marked by analog warmth and raw guitars, blends melancholy with the power of personal transformation. Elliot’s compositions reflect a rejection of mainstream expectations and trends, embracing an aesthetic that’s both rugged and deeply introspective.
An honest storyline
Elliot’s background as a former theater star and early music industry talent shines through as he navigates themes of expectation, pressure, and finding a unique voice. Leaving behind the controlled environment of his youth, Elliot collaborated over several years with producer Joachim Ersgaard to create this stripped-back and textured work. Together, they honed a sound that feels refreshingly raw, honoring the analog and indie rock influences that define “Affogato”.
Elliot and “Lou Reed”
My personal highlight of the EP is the track “Lou Reed,” which salutes the underground icon while drawing parallels to Elliot’s own journey. As he transforms from a boy under pressure to a young adult with his own path, the track’s noise guitar crescendos mirror his rebellion. Elliot said, “Together with Joachim, I have dared to put all pressure aside a little. The new songs represent what I’ve always wanted to do but haven’t been able to.” The song made me think about some of the Trentemøller’s early work.
A journey in stillness
Elliot has crafted “Affogato” as a reflection on finding beauty in stillness and connection in solitude. The EP captures his struggle to break free from expectations and emerge on his terms. This is not just an album but an invitation to experience the raw emotions of growing up. It’s melancholic, it’s magnetic, and, like an affogato, it leaves a bittersweet taste that lingers well after the last note fades.
The music is different, yet the similarities in mood and energy are clear. Therefore it is more than appropriate for Elliot to be a support act for Brimheim‘s fall tour that started 24. October 2024.
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