Unassuming but undeniable, Elle Coves’ raw tales of Gen Z life have struck a chord with songs that are as timeless as they are completely of the moment. Praised by publications like Clash as a “pop force” and Sunday Times as “straight from the school of Taylor Swift””, Coves is poised to become not just a breakout name in 2024 but a songwriting talent far beyond her 19 years.
Born to Spanish parents in Freiburg, Germany, Elle Coves’ international background has deeply influenced her artistry. She grew up listening to her parents’ Nirvana records, but only began writing songs when encouraged by a German teacher. With her move to Cork, Elle’s musical influences blossomed: she found herself immersed in the flourishing Irish Arts community, having toured with Moncrieff and Wild Youth. Coves also found an early ally in global superstar Lewis Capaldi, who recognised her talent and invited her to open for him.
Elle's journey unfolded online, where she built a dedicated fanbase through social media, sharing her soul-bearing arrangements. Her emotionally nuanced lyricism resonated with fans, leading to the breakout single, ‘Before I Fall Apart’, amassing over a million streams in its first week and was followed by standalone tracks ‘Summer’ and ‘Headcase’ in anticipation of Elle Coves’ first body of work.
