2017 is a reflection piece on a past that no longer exists and an awcknowledgment of a strong younger self. Eleanor recalls a significant year that changed her life and family forever. Dealing with the loss of her brother, Eleanor tries to come to grips with a changed reality and a changed perception of herself. Relearning her inner strength and how to stand independantly. Adjusting to moving through life with constant heartache, Eleanor is determine to remain compassionate and authentic to herself whilst remembering her brother, James.

2017

Infusing catchy melody lines with a driving beat that ultimately soars to create impactful choruses with Soft Rock elements. Eleanor Hickey’s “Think About Now” is representative of the trauma response that comes with losing a loved one. Eleanor recalls leaning on her partner through the uncertainty of grief and how she’s “Grateful for you” as they kept her afloat.
An outpouring of beautiful vocals, crying out with vulnerably raw emotion and passion that has been marinating in her mind.

Think About Now

Accountable touches on the difficulties surrounding restrictive relationships. Trying to choose what's right for you whilst finding the mental strength to withstand the backlash that comes with the disturbance of your decision. 
Inevitably striving for empowerment within ones self.

Accountable

I Will Hold Her is about learning how to not turn your back on yourself.

I Will Hold Her

Written in response to war and tragedy being dealt with around the world; through the eyes of a child. 
Written by Eleanor Hickey in 2014. Professionally recorded and produced in 2016.
Massacre.

Massacre

Happy on the Inside reflects Eleanor’s struggles with understanding life and relationships whilst grieving, coming to terms with a broken heart through the power of songwriting. Eleanor portrays these painful emotions in her beautifully raw and surprisingly upbeat song.

Happy On The Inside

This song is an exciting take on fighting for who you are in a world that is constantly trying to change you. Becoming a fiercely independent woman and learning how to live life on your own terms. Discovering how to rely on yourself and healing through the process.

Living

Eleanor Hickey’s songwriting is a beautifully constructed conversation between the good and bad. Combining lively, catchy melody lines with heavy subject matter and a pace that creates anticipation throughout her songs.  
Drawing influence from the surge of emotion and pure vulnerability that exists within female Alternative Rock/ Indie Pop music, from artists like Janis Joplin, Wolf Alice, Holly Humberstone, Phoebe Bridgers and Florence + The Machine.  
Eleanor’s music grasps at naïve bliss whilst working through poignant lyrics within her songwriting, the contrast of the two is what gives Eleanor her authentic take on inner chaos.

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