Elke Louie Releases Dreamy Debut EP Lavender April 24
Featuring the Lavender single and video, plus Queensland and Victoria tour dates.
“Elke Louie is one of the most promising and exciting artists making music today.”
Kath Devaney, ABC Music Director
Young Gympie indie folk singer-songwriter Elke Louie is set to release her debut EP Lavender on 24 April 2026, marking the occasion with tour dates across South East Queensland and her first performances in Victoria.
The engaging 5-track EP includes the dreamy new single and title track Lavender, as well as earlier releases Sandman and Killing Time, both of which have garnered international acclaim. The tracks have received airplay on radio stations around Australia and overseas, with new single Lavender receiving its first play on national youth radio Triple J.
“This EP is a time capsule of growing up in a small town. Written across my teenage years in Gympie, Queensland, these songs hold memories of places, people, first love, comfort, confusion, and change.”
Elke Louie
The official music video for Lavender has again been self-directed by Elke Louie alongside Liz Wilkinson, and was filmed on location around Gubbi Gubbi Country/Gympie.
Discussing the inspiration behind the song, Louie explained:
“I wrote Lavender while attending a writing retreat last year, shortly after finishing the other four tracks for the EP. I felt something was missing — I hadn’t written a love song yet. Stepping out of my routine, this song came together carefully and became the final piece that completed the record. This song is for my partner and best friend.”
Recorded at Mantle Records with Clare Quinn and Lawrence Menard of Those Folk, Elke Louie’s emotive songwriting and captivating vocals are catching attention. She has collaborated with accomplished artists including Jen Mize, Ayla, Clare Quinn, and Lawrence Menard.
“We’re honoured to have had the opportunity to produce Elke Louie’s debut EP. Elke is an incredible songwriter with an effortless voice and musicality beyond her years. We look forward to watching Elke’s career flourish in the years to come.”
Clare Quinn & Lawrence Menard
With early singles from the EP earning critical praise and a growing global audience, Lavender is poised to elevate Elke Louie’s career and establish her as a unique voice within the international indie folk scene.
Elke Louie Lavender EP, Single & Video
Stream HERE
Tour Dates
- 30 April – Cave Inn, Brisbane
- 16 May – Miami Marketta, Gold Coast
- 1 July – The Drunken Poet, Melbourne
- More dates coming soon
Press
“The vocals are stunning on this song…”
Triple J First Play on Country Club with Outback Tom
“Sandman” from Elke Louie is a beautifully assured release that feels remarkably polished for just her second single.
The AU Review, Australia
“Such a warm and inviting track. The folk textures really grab me, and the way the instrumentation slowly evolves is unusual but unique in the best way possible.”
Keiran Bowdige, Triple J
“Elke Louie steps into the light with the quietly devastating ‘Killing Time’.”
No Transmission, UK
“Strong debut from Gympie’s Elke Louie on ‘Killing Time’. Lush, haunting indie folk that seeps deep into your soul.”
The Point Music News, Australia
“Killing Time is a stunningly melancholic debut single, a sample of what’s to come on Elke Louie’s debut EP.”
Indie Oclock, Brazil
