Sample and Beat Maker focus on hip hop, r&b, electronic. Making original ideas with own instrumentation: guitar, piano, drums, percussion.

Russell Swallow is one of those lucky pre-Brexit kids who spent two years living between London and Berlin. His sound is a refreshing synthesis of the classic British singer-songwriter tradition blended with ambient Berlin soundscapes. He uses confessional lyrics and allegorical storytelling to create songs that range from hushed, prayer-like confessionals to soaring, indie epics. 
 
Swallow established himself as a solo artist after moving to Berlin in 2016 and has since toured extensively throughout Europe, playing over 300 shows in seven countries, with festivals in London, Germany, Switzerland and France. He has been support for the likes of Kimberly Anne, Leddra Chapman and Kal Lavelle and performed at venues such as Kantine am Berghain (Berlin), Green Note & Union Chapel (London).
 
Inspired by the likes of Bon Iver, Jeff Buckley, and Jon Martyn, Swallow taught himself to write songs by blending his passion for poetry and short stories with his newfound love of indie-driven sounds, whilst growing up in Suffolk.
 
Remixes from latest EP Body Like Braille are released this Summer, with new self produced music coming later this year. The record captures Swallow’s haunting vocals, shimmering electric guitar and lush electronics. 

CONTACT: 
russ_swallow@hotmail.com
www.russellswallow.com

PRESS:
'Dreamy folk-inclined songwriting meets subtle electronics...new single Chemicals features Kal Lavelle, and the two combine to make something truly special' - Clash Magazine

'a sweeping groove laden melody...Russell Swallow mesmerizes with his latest composition Chemicals' - Diamond Deposits

'a powerful and ethereal introduction to the sound of debut solo EP AM-BPM. ... the feeling of a late night drive in the city. (Chemicals) reverberated swells and rhythmic crescendos beautifully marry acoustic and indie-electro elements' - Too Many Blogs

'Russell Swallow delivers a modern day gem for the masses in “Chemicals”... the track has a way of delivering a certain vibe that pulls the humanity inside of us out into the open...listen, enjoy and remember that the chemicals inside of you need you to find the spark that is waiting out in the world...add passion to your life' - Wolf in a Suit

'clearly a man with poetry in his soul' - Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6 Music

'pouring his heart out with killer songs' - Sofar Sounds

'very, very beautiful' - Chris Hawkins, BBC Radio 6 Music

'deeply wonderful...beautiful songs of love and heartbreak' - Daylight Music, Union Chapel

'fulsome pop lushness...poetic lyrics and self-exploration with Russell’s subtle grasp of what makes a good tune great' - The Canteen, Bristol

After nearly a decade as a herdsmen in the American bush, Luke decided to skin every goat he owned to make his own drums and create the single most original track anyone had ever… Herd.

Johnny & Danny Turbo—indie dance festival maniacs from 1983. We make synth dream edm rave house beats with a flare of retro rhythm vhs cassette sounds. 🏎

Witch House music goth babes put on when they wanna get railed 

RELEASES ON
Pure Progressive / Black Hole Recordings (UK/NL) [@solarstone]
Juicebox Music (IN) [@juiceboxmusic-in]
YOMO Records (DE) [@yomorecords]
Soundteller Records (PL) [@soundteller-records]
LAIKA Sounds (US) [@laikasounds]
Droid9 Recordings (US) [@droid9recordings]
Intricate Records (RU) [@intricaterecords] - as 'Juvelis'

GIGS
29.Mar.25 - Ora Seattle (w/ Anyasa)
05.Oct.24 - On The Hiyu (w/ Joseph Ray)
03.May.24 - Ora Seattle (w/ Maxim Lany)
13.Jan.24 - Monkey Loft (w/ Black Circle)
17.Feb.23 - Ora Seattle (w/ Wassu)
04.Nov.22 - Ora Seattle (w/ Öona Dahl)
24.Nov.21 - The Underground Seattle (w/ Solarstone)
16.Oct.21 - Ora Seattle (w/ Fatum)
25.Sep.21 - The Underground Seattle (w/ Jody Wisternoff)


Remix requests | Enquiries | Bookings | Promos :
elias@EL1AX.com

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BIO
‘EL1AX’ is the techno/progressive moniker of Elias Attumally, under which he produces deep progressive house, melodic techno and electronica. Hailing from Kerala (IN), Elias drew inspiration from legendary trance acts such as Above & Beyond, Paul van Dyk and Paul Oakenfold during his formative years as a music producer. In early 2010s, as a self-taught music producer, Elias used to produce trance under the alias ‘Juvelis’ with which he got signed to the trance/progressive house imprint Intricate Records (Russia) in 2014 before taking a break from music.

After a 6-year hiatus, in 2020 Elias launched his new moniker 'EL1AX' having acquired a new love for the deeper side of electronic music. Drawing inspiration from techno/progressive maestros such as Guy J, Hernan Cattaneo, Laurent Garnier, John Digweed, Paul Kalkbrenner and Patrice Baumel (to name a few) Elias has carved his own unique sound that combines intricate percussive grooves with driving basslines and trippy organic elements.

Since the launch of 'EL1AX', Elias has signed with some of the finest record labels in the deep progressive house / melodic techno scene namely - Pure Progressive (2022), Juicebox Music (2021), Soundteller Records (2021, 2022) and Laika Sounds (2022). His productions have received support & feedback from the likes of Paul Oakenfold, Solarstone, GMJ, Forerunners, Enamour, Wassu, Ziger, Praveen Achary and Savvas to name a few. His debut EP 'Rainier' also peaked at #15 on Beatport's Progressive House Releases chart. As a DJ, Elias has performed as an opening act for Solarstone, Jody Wisternoff, Fatum, WASSU and Öona Dahl in Seattle, USA.

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