Ella Janes is an independent singer/songwriter whose music feels like a conversation - tender, unguarded and human. Her songs have a warm, conversational feel, drawing on folk influences like Leonard Cohen and Françoise Hardy.

 

In 2018, Ella joined Jools Holland on his UK tour, performing in venues across the country, including a milestone appearance at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The following year, her debut album The Hypnotist came to life through a successful Kickstarter campaign, supported by a community of listeners she’d met through her travels, busking days, and time immersed in Berlin’s folk scene.

 

Released in 2020, The Hypnotist was recorded with long-time collaborators Hugh Fielding and Thomas White. The album is a tender exploration of heartache, healing, and life’s quiet turning points, wrapped in songs that feel both personal and timeless.

 

Since then, Ella has continued to evolve her sound. This year, she released a new EP led by the single Smoke and Mirrors - accompanied by a striking dance music video that marked a bold new direction in her artistic journey.