ELISE is an indie/alternative folk artist whose music combines honest, soul-baring lyrics with driving rhythms and layered instrumentation. She has been releasing music completely independently since 2019. Her discography includes These Thoughts (2019 – 4 track EP), Ragdoll (2021-single), Cowboy (2020-single) and Ive Been Here (2025 – 5 Track EP). Her latest EP, I’ve Been Here,  was released and celebrated with a sold-out launch show at Cleeres, Kilkenny, on April 19th 2025, followed by another sold-out performance at The Kilkenny Arts Festival 2025. ELISE has supported acclaimed artists including Glen Hansard, The Frames, James Vincent McMorrow, Arborist, Ailbhe Reddy, and Rozi Plain. Backed by a dynamic five-piece band, her live shows are full of drive and energy, while her smooth, airy vocals bring an emotional richness that captivates audiences and leaves a lasting impression.
Elise has had great success as an independent artist, being her own team, she has landed radio plays on RTE radio 1, RTE 2xm. Today fm, Beat102103, KCLR, RedFm, CRK fm and many more. Her latest EP I’ve been Here was met with an overwhelmingly positive response by both audiences and critics with is shown in many reviews and social media posts with Obscure Sound calling it “a thoroughly reviting success” and Hot Press highlighting its “emotionally raw, hypnotic sound”, while ThoughtsWordsAction.com noted the EP’s “poetic, Storytelling lyricism” that “immediately grabs you by the collar and forces you to pay attention”

Elise is currently working on her debut album, and focusing on touring next year, You may find her performing at this years Kilkenny Roots Festival 2026 with many more live shows to be announced.