# Ellur > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Ellur > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Ellur.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellur > Source revision: 1357381380 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|British musician (born 2000)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2026}} {{Use British English|date=January 2026}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Ellur | image = Ellur Lazydays Festival July 2025 1.jpg | caption = Ellur performing in 2025 | birth_name = Ella Megan McNamara | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|11|25|df=y}} | birth_place = [Halifax, West Yorkshire](/source/Halifax%2C_West_Yorkshire), England | instrument = {{hlist|Vocals|guitar|piano}} | genre = {{hlist|[Indie pop](/source/Indie_pop)|[pop](/source/Pop_music)}} | occupation = Singer-songwriter | years_active = 2020–present | label = [Dance to the Radio](/source/Dance_to_the_Radio) | website = {{URL|ellur.biz}} }} '''Ella Megan McNamara''' (born 25 November 2000{{Cite tweet|user=ellurmusic|number=1728352763099172906|title=23! 23!|date=25 November 2023|access-date=2 June 2026}}), known professionally as '''Ellur''', is a British [singer-songwriter](/source/singer-songwriter) from [Halifax](/source/Halifax%2C_West_Yorkshire), England. She is the daughter of [Embrace](/source/Embrace_(English_band)) guitarist [Richard McNamara](/source/Richard_McNamara). ==Life and career== Ella Megan McNamara{{Cite web |url=https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/workID/930403519 |title=AT HOME IN MY MIND |website=ASCAP.com |publisher=[American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers](/source/American_Society_of_Composers%2C_Authors_and_Publishers) |access-date=27 January 2026}} was born on 25 November 2000 and grew up in [Halifax, West Yorkshire](/source/Halifax%2C_West_Yorkshire). Her stage name is a [pronunciation spelling](/source/eye_dialect) of her given name based on the [Yorkshire accent](/source/Yorkshire_dialect).{{cite web |url=https://diymag.com/interview/get-to-know-ellur |title=Get To Know… Ellur |author=Daisy Carter |website=diymag.com |publisher=[DIY](/source/DIY_(magazine)) |date=15 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260119155212/https://diymag.com/interview/get-to-know-ellur |archive-date=19 January 2026 |access-date=27 January 2026 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/features/interviews/the-inevitable-becoming-of-ellur |title=The inevitable becoming of Ellur |author=Maya Fettes |website=thelineofbestfit.com |publisher=[The Line of Best Fit](/source/The_Line_of_Best_Fit) |date=26 November 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251129130620/https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/features/interviews/the-inevitable-becoming-of-ellur |archive-date=29 November 2025 |access-date=27 January 2026 |url-status=live}} Her father is [Richard McNamara](/source/Richard_McNamara), one of the co-founders of the rock band [Embrace](/source/Embrace_(English_band)) along with his brother Danny.{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/features/music-interviews/ellur-at-home-in-my-mind-interview-radar-3921117 |title=Ellur's indie-pop gold seeks out inner peace: "Life's been this thing that I've struggled through, but music's always helped me out of it" |author=Rishi Shah |website=NME.com |publisher=[NME](/source/NME) |date=7 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260107113911/https://www.nme.com/features/music-interviews/ellur-at-home-in-my-mind-interview-radar-3921117 |archive-date=7 January 2026 |accessdate=27 January 2026 |url-status=live}} Her mother worked as an art teacher, and McNamara has described wanting to become both a musician and a teacher while growing up. Her parents are divorced, something which has influenced her music, in particular her 2025 single "The World Is Not An Oyster".{{cite web |url=https://www.clashmusic.com/news/ellur-returns-with-indie-jewel-the-world-is-not-an-oyster/ |title=Ellur Returns With Indie Jewel 'The World Is Not An Oyster' |author=Robin Murray |website=clashmusic.com |publisher=[Clash](/source/Clash_(magazine)) |date=4 November 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251105041333/https://www.clashmusic.com/news/ellur-returns-with-indie-jewel-the-world-is-not-an-oyster/ |archive-date=5 November 2025 |access-date=27 January 2026 |url-status=live}} She is [bisexual](/source/bisexual).{{Cite Instagram|user=ellurmusic|postid= DZEvceguALk|date=2 June 2026|title=Happy Pride Month! :) Guys, I’m bi!!!|access-date=2 June 2026}} Before embarking on a full-time career in music McNamara worked various jobs, including as a barista and a gardener, while playing covers sets in pubs on weekends.{{cite web |url=https://www.clashmusic.com/features/missing-kid-clash-meets-ellur/ |title=Missing Kid: CLASH Meets Ellur |author=Phil Taylor |website=clashmusic.com |publisher=[Clash](/source/Clash_(magazine)) |date=17 November 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260127210914/https://www.clashmusic.com/features/missing-kid-clash-meets-ellur/ |archive-date=27 January 2026 |access-date=27 January 2026 |url-status=live}} Her first single, "Reflection", was uploaded to streaming services in January 2020.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg1z3jy53go |title=BBC Introducing: Yorkshire's ones to watch in 2026 |author=Emily Pilbeam |website=bbc.co.uk |publisher=[BBC](/source/BBC) |date=4 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260104124001/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg1z3jy53go |archive-date=4 January 2026 |access-date=27 January 2026 |url-status=live}} In August of the following year she released her debut [EP](/source/extended_play), ''Moments'', through [Leeds](/source/Leeds)-based independent record label [Dance to the Radio](/source/Dance_to_the_Radio).{{cite web |url=https://www.thelowdown.online/post/ellur-moments |title=Ellur {{!}} Moments |website=thelowdown.online |publisher=The Lowdown |date=26 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211127033015/https://www.thelowdown.online/post/ellur-moments |archive-date=27 November 2021 |access-date=27 January 2026 |url-status=live}} Ellur has undertaken two UK tours as a headline act; a three-date tour in 2024,{{cite web |url=https://www.inyourearsmusic.com/interview-with-ellur/ |title=Interview with Ellur |author=Dan Hughes |website=inyourearsmusic.com |publisher=In Your Ears Music |date=19 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241006075027/https://www.inyourearsmusic.com/interview-with-ellur/ |archive-date=6 October 2024 |access-date=28 January 2026 |url-status=live}} and a sold-out six-date tour the following year. She has also appeared as a [support act](/source/support_act) for established bands such as [Kaiser Chiefs](/source/Kaiser_Chiefs), [Blossoms](/source/Blossoms_(band)) and [Supergrass](/source/Supergrass). In August 2024, she and her band played a set on the [BBC Music Introducing](/source/BBC_Music_Introducing) stage at [Leeds Festival](/source/Reading_and_Leeds_Festival).{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3d9n4md47xo |title='I burst into tears': 25 years of Leeds Festival |author=Christian Brooks |website=bbc.co.uk |publisher=[BBC](/source/BBC) |date=24 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240825133813/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3d9n4md47xo |archive-date=25 August 2024 |access-date=27 January 2026 |url-status=live}} She has since gone on to play other large festivals including [Latitude](/source/Latitude_Festival) and [South by Southwest](/source/South_by_Southwest), the latter of which was her first performance in the United States.{{cite web |url=https://www.dancetotheradio.com/blogs/news/ellur-announced-for-sxsw-2025 |title=Ellur announced for SXSW |website=dancetotheradio.com |publisher=[Dance to the Radio](/source/Dance_to_the_Radio) |date=9 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250211042635/https://www.dancetotheradio.com/blogs/news/ellur-announced-for-sxsw-2025 |archive-date=11 February 2025 |access-date=27 January 2026 |url-status=live}} Her first studio album, ''At Home In My Mind'', was released on 6 February 2026, and reached number 41 on the [UK Albums Chart](/source/UK_Albums_Chart).{{cite web |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/albums/ellur-at-home-in-my-mind/ |title=AT HOME IN MY MIND – ELLUR |website=officialcharts.com |publisher=[Official Charts Company](/source/Official_Charts_Company) |access-date=15 February 2026}} ==Musical style and influences== Ellur's musical style has been described as [indie](/source/indie_music), [pop](/source/pop_music), and [indie pop](/source/indie_pop).{{cite web |url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/tracks/ellur-now-im-alone |title=Ellur is emotionally charged in new single "Now I'm Alone" |author=Orla Foster |website=thelineofbestfit.com |publisher=[The Line of Best Fit](/source/The_Line_of_Best_Fit) |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221109124255/https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/tracks/ellur-now-im-alone |archive-date=9 November 2022 |access-date=27 January 2026 |url-status=live}} Her music has been likened to that of her contemporaries such as [Holly Humberstone](/source/Holly_Humberstone) and [Nieve Ella](/source/Nieve_Ella) by ''[NME](/source/NME)'', while ''[Dork](/source/Dork_(magazine))'' made comparisons to [Sharon Van Etten](/source/Sharon_Van_Etten) and [Wolf Alice](/source/Wolf_Alice).{{cite web |url=https://readdork.com/features/ellurs-new-ep-is-a-journey-of-self-discovery-and-glorious-ambition/ |title=Ellur's new EP is a journey of self-discovery and glorious ambition |author=Stephen Ackroyd |website=readdork.com |publisher=[Dork](/source/Dork_(magazine)) |date=16 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250312181304/https://readdork.com/features/ellurs-new-ep-is-a-journey-of-self-discovery-and-glorious-ambition/ |archive-date=12 March 2025 |access-date=27 January 2026 |url-status=live}} She has named a wide range of artists and bands amongst her influences, including [Adele](/source/Adele), [Coldplay](/source/Coldplay), [Radiohead](/source/Radiohead), Embrace, [Adrianne Lenker](/source/Adrianne_Lenker), [CMAT](/source/CMAT), [The War on Drugs](/source/The_War_on_Drugs_(band)), [Sam Fender](/source/Sam_Fender), [The 1975](/source/The_1975) and [Dora Jar](/source/Dora_Jar);{{cite web |url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/artist-ellur-spins-new-single-ahead-of-autumn-tour-5301038 |title=Artist Ellur spins new single ahead of autumn tour |author=Kiera Furness |website=yorkshirepost.co.uk |publisher=[The Yorkshire Post](/source/The_Yorkshire_Post) |date=3 September 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250908062547/https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/artist-ellur-spins-new-single-ahead-of-autumn-tour-5301038 |archive-date=8 September 2025 |access-date=28 January 2026 |url-status=live}} this diverse array of inspirations led to ''[The Line of Best Fit](/source/The_Line_of_Best_Fit)'' describing her music as "collagic". She has also credited the "space and serenity" of her Yorkshire home and her co-songwriters such as [Joel Johnston](/source/Far_Caspian) and [Benjamin Francis Leftwich](/source/Benjamin_Francis_Leftwich) with helping to develop her style. ==Discography== ===Studio albums=== * ''At Home in My Mind'' (2026) ===Extended plays=== * ''Moments'' (2021) * ''God Help Me Now'' (2025) ===Singles=== {{col-begin}} {{col-break}} * "Reflection" (2020) * "Alive" (2020) * "I Don't Know What We Are" (2020) * "Monochrome" (2020) * "Burn It All Down" (2021) * "Migraine" (2021) * "Close to You" (2022) * "Best Face On" (2022) * "Now I'm Alone" (2022) * "Anywhere" (2023) * "Free" (2023) {{col-break}} * "The Woman" (2023) * "Satellites" (2024) * "Boys" (2024) * "Your Dog" (2024) * "Yellow Light" (2024) * "Missing Kid" (2025) * "The Wheel" (2025) * "Disintegrate" (2025) * "The World Is Not An Oyster" (2025) * "Dream of Mine" (2026) {{col-end}} ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * [https://ellur.biz Official website] {{DEFAULTSORT:Ellur}} Category:2000 births Category:Living people Category:Musicians from Halifax, West Yorkshire Category:21st-century English women singers Category:English women guitarists --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Ellur](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellur) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellur?action=history)). 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