Dove Ellis is a Galway‑born, Manchester-based songwriter whose high‑tenor croon binds together acoustic tenderness, ambient textures, and alt‑R&B boldness. Since relocating to the UK at 18, he’s built waves through DIY tenacity—self‑producing and performing every instrument in his recordings.
Ellis doesn’t dazzle with excessive polish—his voice remains intimate and unvarnished, drawing us closer rather than pushing us away. There’s a lived-in quality here, a storytelling that feels spontaneous rather than scripted.
At its heart, “To the Sandals” is a meditation on grounding, transformation, and the beauty of imperfection – a quietly powerful statement from an artist honing his vocabulary in both sound and soul.
Dove Ellis plays YES basement this thursday 21, 08, 25 Tickets here