Review | Ellur – At Home In My Mind

Label: Dance To The Radio

By Erin Terlier

Ellur is a young British singer-songwriter, playing with genres such as 90s Brit-pop/rock, glitch pop, alt-folk, and indie-pop. She gained public interest after her first singles came out in 2024, and 2026 is not going to be any less exciting, with this new album promising great opportunities for her.

With four well-received singles already out before the release, we could only expect the rest of the album to be just as good. The first song following the intro really sets the tone of the record: indie rock with a dancey, dreamy vibe that stays present throughout the album. There’s a sense of movement in the production, mixing lightness with moments that feel more introspective, which works perfectly with the themes Ellur explores.

Singing about adulthood and how difficult it is to know what you’re supposed to do, the second track, ‘Missing Kid‘, clearly describes the feeling of following the paths of others without being completely yourself or knowing what you really want. It captures that in-between phase of growing up, where nothing feels fully settled yet. The way she plays with highs and lows in her tone really adds something to the song, making it feel both vulnerable and honest.

Throughout the album, Ellur continues to explore similar emotions, moving between moments of self-doubt and quiet confidence. Tracks like ‘The Wheel‘ and ‘Lonelier In Heaven‘ lean into more reflective atmospheres, while still keeping catchy melodies that stop the record from ever feeling too heavy. There’s a nice balance between softer tracks and more energetic ones, which keeps the listening experience engaging from start to finish.

‘Dream Of Mine‘, which is probably one of my favourites on the album, really highlights the double standards that exist in the music industry. While male artists are congratulated for putting their careers above anything else, women are criticised for doing the same. Ellur addresses this topic in a straightforward way, letting the message speak for itself rather than over-explaining it.

This album feels like a perfect extension of her first EP, ‘God Help Me Now‘, which came out in 2025. Both projects are closely connected through her reflections on her early twenties, but ‘At Home In My Mind‘ feels more developed and confident, showing clear growth in both songwriting and production.

Adding to the excitement, Ellur is also hitting the road in the UK to support the album. She already played an album launch show at The Trades Club in Hebden Bridge on the 6th of February and has a string of gigs lined up around the country, including stops in Glasgow, London, Sheffield, and a set at the Neighbourhood Weekender festival in Warrington later this spring. These performances are sure to show how the album translates live, where Ellur’s emotional lyrics and dynamic sound can really come to life.

Overall, ‘At Home In My Mind‘ is an album that feels comforting without being too safe. It captures the uncertainty of growing up while still sounding hopeful, making it easy to relate to. Ellur doesn’t pretend to have everything figured out, and that honesty is what makes the record work so well. You definitely can’t get bored of it.