XO
Inspired by the artist’s love of circus arts, XO (2018) is “a hug and kiss to myself.” It was recorded at Clubhouse Studio in Rhinebeck, NY. It features the songs, “Thank you, Mr. Simon’s,” “Broken Boy” (#1 on Chicago Queer Radio), “Talk is Cheap,” “Most of the Time,” and two covers of Chris Stapleton and Connie Converse songs.
The album features Gerry Leonard (Bowie, Wainwright), Manuel Quintana, and Ru Lemer, and was co-produced by Paul Antonell and Elena Krell.
Album art by Brian Grunert for White Bicycle.
As Eli
As Eli (2017) was Elena’s first studio album. It features fourteen songs that are both languid and urgent. Two songs in Spanish round out the 13 original tracks.
As Eli features Manuel Quintana on drums, Jem Violet on fiddle, Tony Aiello on horns, Robbie Dupree, Kirsti Gholson and Julie Last on backing vocals, Karl Allweier on lead guitar, and Elena Krell on vocals, rhythm guitar, ukulele and glockenspiel. It was produced by Paul Antonell.
Album art by Brian Grunert for White Bicycle.
Foxhouse & Violet
The first EP under the new moniker. It was recorded and released mid-pandemic 2021 as a collaboration with composer multi-instrumentalist, Jem Violet.
Recorded at the famous Dreamland Studios, the songs were recorded live in the old church. Elena and Jem played in the round, on electric guitar and wurlitzer. Co-produced by Ariel Shafir, Elena Krell and Jem Violet, mixed and engineered by Ariel Shafir. Mastered by Steve Fallone, Sterling Sound. The final track is a remix by NYC DJ, Jeré.
Album art by Brian Grunert for White Bicycle.