Ellie Banke

About the Artist

Like the brilliant red and gold jackets adorned by the trees in the thick of Autumn, Ellie Banke’s music ushers crisp clarity and magic into the world. Ellie is a passionate singer/songwriter from the suburbs of Chicago known for seamlessly blending various genres and styles with painstakingly honest lyrics, allowing her listeners to be transported to old and new worlds alike. Ellie released her first song at sixteen, and since has multiple songs charting over a million streams each on Spotify. She released “Dive - Ellie’s Version” on streaming platforms following a viral moment that led her to the opportunity to meet and collaborate with her idol, Ed Sheeran. Ellie’s deepest passion is using her music to uplift and inspire as many people as possible. With a rapidly growing fan base of nearly 3 million people across social media platforms, she remains devoted to sharing her unique sound. Ellie's recent release, "Her", is a hauntingly beautiful ballad that will resonate deeply. This raw and honest track explores the pain of a lost friendship, with Ellie's ethereal vocals pouring her heart out. It's a vulnerable, emotional journey that will speak to anyone who's ever felt the sting of a broken bond. As Ellie says, "There are a lot of breakup songs out there but not a lot of friendship breakup songs. So here's mine."