Elandra: Stepping Into a Bolder Era

Brighton alt/indie duo Elandra are turning the volume—and ambition—way up with new single “Days, Years & Months” (out 25th September 2025). Saturated drums, Revolver-era bass tones, and fuzz-drenched guitars collide with hypnotic builds and distorted vocals, channeling Empire of the Sun’s shimmering pop euphoria, Tame Impala’s kaleidoscopic grooves, and a touch of Demon Days-era Gorillaz grit.

Lyrically and visually, it’s a tug-of-war between vulnerability and control, embodied in the upcoming video’s mirrored personas: Paolo Siviero as the unknown and fluid, George Seymour-Cole as precision and order. Sunglasses become masks, duality becomes theatre, and the band’s trademark psychedelia is pushed into new, club-ready territory.

Below, Paolo unpacks the shift, the symbolism, and what fans can expect when Days, Years & Months explodes onto the stage.

This single feels like a bold leap forward for Elandra — fuzzier guitars, distorted vocals, and that hypnotic build. What sparked the sonic shift, and how intentional was it to step outside your usual palette?

It was quite intentional to step a bit outside of the comfort zone. I think it's more of a natural evolution of our sound, but with more pop influences—like Empire of the Sun and the most recent work from Kevin Parker. I always wanted to step in that direction, although I’d never built a song on a 4-on-the-floor kick before. I always thought it was simple, but it actually unlocked a sea of exploration in the arrangement. I’m happy with where it landed, and I’m excited to bring it to another level.

The music video uses duality — Paolo as fluid and unknown, George as precision and control — with both of you wearing sunglasses to mask vulnerability. How does that visual metaphor tie into the song’s emotional core?

We built the brand around a bigger project, which I can’t reveal yet. It’s part of a longer story I wanted to tell, and wearing intentional clothing and symbols felt like a way to tie it all together. With this song—about inner conflict and jealousy—it made sense to separate the two personas of a single human. They’re fighting a tug-of-war, just like what happens internally during conflict.

Influences like Demon Days-era Gorillaz, Empire of the Sun, and Tame Impala are referenced for this track. What elements did you want to channel, and how did you keep the result distinctly “Elandra”?

From Empire of the Sun, we took a solid pop instrumental direction; from Tame Impala, a psychedelic rock approach with fuzzy guitars and pads—the main riff was inspired by the end of “Let It Happen.” Gorillaz influenced the signature radio-style vocals from Demon Days. But it still feels like Elandra because we always build around that balance of expansiveness and tight precision.

Brighton’s scene is known for nurturing experimentation. How has the city shaped your sound and confidence for this new chapter?

Brighton has been huge for us. Many artists here pushed us to look outside the box—like adding electronic elements, syncopated drum samples in the riff section, or learning to sing with more expression instead of just staying in tune. Going to tons of gigs opened our eyes to layering arrangements without overpacking them and creating confusion.

With a busy run of gigs and an album release party on the horizon, what do you hope audiences take away from experiencing “Days, Years & Months” live compared to hearing it on record?

We try to perform the song as on the recording, but live, the audience can groove with us while we dance. It’s a chance to experiment with vocal takes or throw in a few moves on stage—making it an experience you can’t quite capture on record.