CHARLOTTE PLANK RELEASES REFLECTIVE NEW SINGLE "ELLEN"

OCULATE UK
Oct 28, 2024
1 min read

UK singer-songwriter Charlotte Plank dives deep into self-reflection with her latest single, Ellen, a poignant follow-up to her recent track Stargirl.

Named after her middle name, Ellen is Charlotte’s personal letter to her younger self, capturing a time when her passion for music felt uncertain and distant. The song serves as a powerful reminder of resilience, with Charlotte reflecting on a period when she was working two jobs, struggling to break into music, and wrestling with self-doubt.

“Ellen is my middle name – signifying the girl in between,” Charlotte shares. “The song was written during a time when I had lost faith in both music and myself. I felt lost, working customer service jobs and wondering if I’d ever have the courage to pursue what I truly wanted. Writing Ellen at 20, I told myself that if I could hold on and make it by 27—beyond some of my idols like Amy Winehouse and Kurt Cobain—I’d be okay.”

Raw and introspective, Ellen resonates as a universal anthem of resilience, speaking to anyone who has felt unsure of their path but determined to hold on.

Catch Ellen live as Charlotte takes it on her upcoming UK tour, with stops at Edinburgh’s Cabaret Voltaire, Manchester’s YES Basement, and London’s Courtyard Theatre.

NOVEMBER 21: Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh

NOVEMBER 23: YES (Basement), Manchester

NOVEMBER 28: Courtyard Theatre, London

LATEST FEATURES

DIGITAL COVER 003: LEGZDINA

On a crisp morning in Shoreditch, Legzdina brought the bold energy that defines her music and style. She discussed her debut EP, Celestial Girl and Her Milky Way, a fearless mix of drum’n’bass, sung-rap, and poetic storytelling. The project captures her journey as an artist forging her own path. In conversation, she reflected on the personal stories shaping her music, her community-focused open-mic series Say It Back, and her drive to inspire through art. With ethereal vocals and experimental production, she’s pushing boundaries while eyeing her next milestone - representing Latvia at Eurovision -all while staying true to her belief in individuality and connection.

DIGITAL COVER 003: LEGZDINA

DIGITAL COVER 003: LEGZDINA

DIGITAL COVER 003: LEGZDINA

DIGITAL COVER 003: LEGZDINA

DIGITAL COVER 003: LEGZDINA

DIGITAL COVER 003: LEGZDINA

DIGITAL COVER 003: LEGZDINA

DIGITAL COVER 003: LEGZDINA

DIGITAL COVER 003: LEGZDINA

LATEST POSTS

Oculate UK: This Week In Music

Oculate UK's round-up of all the best new music releases from the past week. Featuring: PinkPantheress, Loyle Carner, Nectar Woode, Venna, CMAT & more.

Go Out, Get Ugly: Your Vanity is Causing the Clubs to Shut Down

Since the pandemic over 28,000 licensed venues have closed in the UK, and ultimately, venues are closing because people simply aren’t going. We need to go out and get ugly.

Edge of Earth and Octavious Marks Together Step Boldly into Footwear

Edge of Earth and Octavious Marks New York (OMNEWYORK) debut their first footwear collaboration, a bold suede mule design that blends global craftsmanship with streetwear flair.

Oculate UK: This Week In Music

Oculate UK's round-up of all the highlights in new music releases from the past week. Featuring Jorja Smith, Wretch 32, Mychelle, Olympia Vitalis & more.