Surfacing: Little Rêd [New Artist]

Words: Saam Das

We've been keeping tabs on Ellie James for rather a long time now, first writing about her music way back in 2011. Back then we saw parallels to the same magic of the young Laura Marling that we saw play in a North London pub at one of her earliest gigs. Ellie's latest evolution is as Little Rêd and you can listen to her debut track 'Hell' below.

Listen: Ellie Makes Music - It's For The Best [New Single]

Words: Saam Das

Back in 2011, we wrote about a 17 year old female singer-songwriter, comparing her favourably to one Laura Marling. Five years on, and Ellie Makes Music has established her own platform, and her forthcoming single 'It's For The Best' is perhaps her finest anthem yet.

Listen: Ellie Makes Music - Shaky Hands [Debut Single]

Words: Saam Das

We've been following the wonderful Ellie James for a while, in her Ellie Makes Music guise. Her debut single, 'Shaky Hands' has finally appeared, powered by her beautifully soaring vocals. Download a demo version of the track below, and for those in London, pop down to The Greenwich Tavern to catch her live for free at 9pm this evening.

Surfacing: Laura Boyle [New Artist]

Words: Saam Das

We've been keeping a watchful eye on youthful Londoner Laura Boyle for quite some time - we noticed her over a year ago through her pal Ellie James, aka Ellie Makes Music. Both share an affinity for the acoustic sound, crafting heartfelt folk-inspired offerings. The duo have even combined, and you can listen to one such duet, along with some of Laura's efforts below.

Announcement: Saam On BBC 6Music [Now Playing x2]

Words: Saam Das

You might have tuned in to my BBC 6Music radio appearance back in May, where I talked about some of my favourite acts of The Great Escape festival - namely BASTILLE, Lanterns On The Lake and Oh Land. Either way, I was invited back by producer Will and made appearance number two on last Friday's Now Playing show with Tom Robinson.

Download: Ellie Makes Music - Home

Words: Saam Das

I'm a little bit sad that more people haven't been talking about Ellie Makes Music since we first featured her back in February. In the meantime, however, Ellie's been ridiculously prolific. Yet it's an old song that has really rekindled my love for this majestic teenage songwriter, who falls somewhere between Bon Iver and Laura Marling. Download the heartwarming 'Home' below.