Releases
Songs, stories & collaborations exploring what it means to be human
Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter • Storyteller • Creative Collaborator
North Lanarkshire & Glasgow | Scotland | UK & International
Elaine Lennon creates emotionally honest, story-led music exploring identity, resilience, healing, belonging, hope, grief, courage, and the quiet moments that shape us.
Blending soulful melodies with reflective songwriting and cinematic emotional depth, her work exists somewhere between folk, Americana, piano-led storytelling, and intimate contemporary songwriting.
Alongside her solo releases, Elaine’s creative work spans collaborative projects, co-writing, youth music initiatives, reflective live events, and music connected to The Life Compass™ creative philosophy.
Available across all major digital platforms.
Majestic - MAVERICK ★★★★
Gifted with a delicately beautiful voice, her sound embraces light soul, jazz and radio friendly pop - LONESOME HIGHWAY ★★★★★
Sublime - AMERIANA UK
Unique, beautiful - NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL
One of the best debut albums I have heard in years - FATEA
Selected Recognition & Achievements
💿 Celtic Music Radio — Album of the Year
💿 Nashville Songwriters Association International — “One To Watch”
💿 UK Songwriting Contest Recognition
💿 TEDx-featured songwriting through Little Bird Little Sailor
💿 Music featured across BBC Radio
💿 Americana Music Association UK Hero Award Nominee
💿 #1 iTunes Singer-Songwriter Chart collaborative youth release
💿 Creative Scotland-supported debut album launch at Celtic Connections
💿 Founder & host of award-nominated live music platform The Homebird Sessions™
Featured Releases
ELAINE LENNON — Debut Album
💿 Released via Little Sailor Records
💿 Creative Scotland Supported
💿 Official Celtic Connections Launch
💿 Celtic Music Radio Album of the Year
💿 Produced by Findlay Napier, Recorded by Jamie & Paul Savage at Chem19
Elaine’s debut album introduced audiences to her emotionally rich songwriting style — blending Americana, folk, soul and reflective storytelling with themes of courage, identity, change and belonging.
The release received national and international critical acclaim alongside BBC radio support, songwriting recognition and performances across the UK and internationally.
Featured Songs Include:
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Little Bird Little Sailor
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Uncharted Waters
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The Story
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Older Now
💿 Available on CD, Spotify, Apple Music & Bandcamp
“One of the best debut albums I have heard in years.” - FATEA Magazine
Little Bird Little Sailor
The song that later inspired Elaine’s TEDx Talk and became part of the emotional thread underneath The Life Compass™philosophy.
A reflective anthem about courage, fear, growth and stepping into the unknown, Little Bird Little Sailor continues to resonate deeply with listeners navigating transition, reinvention and uncertainty.
The song also inspired The Homebird Sessions™ — Elaine’s award-nominated live music platform built around storytelling, connection and creative community.
“This beautiful little song will live long in the memory.”- FATEA Magazine
🎵 Listen on Spotify
🎵 Watch on YouTube
🌿 Buy on Bandcamp
The Light
The Homebird Sessions Presents:
Elaine Lennon • Yvonne Lyon • Adriana Spina
Written for TEDx Women 2021, The Light explored resilience, unity and hope during uncertain times.
The collaborative release brought together three acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriters and became both a live TEDx performance piece and official digital release.
“The light in me honours the light in you.”
The project reflected the wider ethos of The Homebird Sessions™ — creativity, emotional honesty, collaboration and human connection through music.
🎵 Listen on Spotify
🎵 Watch on YouTube
A Boy and His Guitar
A collaborative songwriting release created alongside acclaimed US artist Will Kimbrough and songwriter John Stamp.
The song explored identity, belonging and emotional resilience through the unusual perspective of a guitar narrating the life of its owner.
The release highlighted Elaine’s love of collaborative storytelling and emotionally driven songwriting partnerships.
🎵 Listen on Spotify
🎵 Watch on YouTube
Collaborative & Community Releases
Elaine’s wider release catalogue also includes collaborative music projects developed through:
🌿 youth songwriting initiatives
🌿 community creative projects
🌿 wellbeing-based collaborations
🌿 The Homebird Sessions™ live platform
🌿 TEDx-connected musical projects
🌿 co-writing partnerships
Projects have included:
✔ #1 iTunes Singer-Songwriter Chart releases
✔ UK Songwriting Contest recognition
✔ collaborative youth music projects
✔ live theatre performances
✔ cross-generational songwriting initiatives
✔ creative wellbeing music projects
Elaine Lennon: Song by Song
A reflective online interview series featuring acclaimed songwriter Boo Hewerdine and producer Findlay Napier exploring the stories, writing process and meaning behind the songs from Elaine’s debut album.
The series offers listeners a deeper insight into:
🌿 songwriting process
🌿 lyrical themes
🌿 creative inspiration
🌿 recording reflections
🌿 life behind the song
🎥 Watch the full series on YouTube
Selected Media & Radio Support
🌿 BBC Radio Scotland
🌿 BBC Introducing
🌿 Celtic Music Radio
🌿 Maverick Magazine
🌿 FATEA Magazine
🌿 Americana UK
🌿 The Herald
🌿 Folking.com
🌿 Lonesome Highway
🌿 Blabber ’N Smoke
Live Performance & Collaborations
Elaine has performed across Scotland, the UK and internationally — from intimate listening rooms and theatres to major festivals and iconic songwriter venues.
Selected Performances Include:
🌿 Celtic Connections
🌿 Nashville’s Bluebird Café
🌿 Glasgow Americana Festival
🌿 Scotland on Tour
🌿 Cottiers Theatre
🌿 Lanternhouse / Cumbernauld Theatre
🌿 The Glad Café
🌿 BBC Radio live sessions
🌿 intimate house concerts and storytelling events across the UK
Known for creating emotionally connected live experiences, Elaine’s performances combine warmth, vulnerability, humour and reflective storytelling in a way that makes audiences feel immediately at ease.
Creative Collaborations
Elaine is available for:
🌿 co-writing sessions
🌿 songwriting collaborations
🌿 featured vocals & harmonies
🌿 commissioned songwriting
🌿 live collaborative projects
🌿 storytelling events
🌿 artist mentoring
🌿 wellbeing & creative crossover experiences
🌿 youth & education songwriting projects
Collaborative enquiries are warmly welcomed.
Lyrics & Behind The Songs >
A deeper look behind the stories, collaborations and creative process behind selected songs and releases is currently in development - visit Lyrics & Behind the Songs> to find out more
Coming soon:
🌿 lyrics & reflections
🌿 writing stories
🌿 studio journals
🌿 creative insights
🌿 behind-the-scenes content
🌿 live session stories
Current Creative Chapter
Following several years developing The Life Compass™ Framework alongside education, wellbeing and creative facilitation projects, Elaine is now back in the writing room working towards future solo releases, collaborations and reflective live experiences.
New music and live dates will be announced soon.