Multi-award-winning, chart-leading Elles Bailey Releases Standalone Single
“Back To You”
Out Now on All Digital Platforms HERE
Originally featured exclusively on the deluxe CD zine edition of her acclaimed album Can’t Take My Story Away, Back To You is now available on all digital platforms.
A Song That Stands on Its Own “Back To You” was written alongside Danny Addison, Amy Yon, and Luke Potashnick, who also produced the track. Known for her powerful storytelling and soulful delivery, Bailey explains the decision to release the song as a single.
“I always end up recording more songs than can fit on a LP, and choosing which ones don’t make the final cut is honestly heartbreaking. Every track feels like it deserves a place on the record just as much as the others. ‘Back To You’ and ‘Best Believe’ found their home on the deluxe zine of Can’t Take My Story Away, and I’m delighted that both songs are now out digitally on all the usual platforms.”
The new single follows recent release “Best Believe,” a track centred on self-acceptance and inner confidence. The song continues Bailey’s message of empowerment,
“We live in a world where it’s so easy to compare ourselves to others, but this is your reminder that you are beautiful exactly as you are… and YOU best believe it.” Says Elles.
Elles recent album Can’t Take My Story Away delivered significant success across both independent and national charts – A rare achievement for an independent release driven strongly by vinyl and physical sales.
The album received widespread critical praise, including 4 star reviews from MOJO and The Sun, with MOJO describing Bailey as:
“Blessed with a voice that’s equal parts Etta James’s emotional gravity and Janis Joplin’s gritty power, Elles Bailey is a musical marvel.”
Recent radio support of her single “Can’t Take My Story Away” has been added to the playlist on BBC Radio 2, marking her third consecutive Radio 2 playlist inclusion, further strengthening her growing mainstream presence.
“Back To You” continues Elles signature blend of soulful vocals and heartfelt songwriting.
Fresh from a run of headline dates and festival appearances, Elles Bailey continues her in-demand live performances. Recent appearances have included major events. The summer festival season has seen Elles perform to thousands of music fans across the UK, Europe and the United States, bringing songs from her chart-topping album Can’t Take My Story Away to ever-growing audiences.
The momentum shows no signs of slowing, with a packed schedule of high-profile festival appearances still to come. Alongside these major events, Elles continues her extensive headline tour, playing theatres, arts centres and music venues across the UK. With sold-out shows, low-ticket warnings and festival crowds stretching into the thousands, 2026 is proving to be another landmark year for one of Britain’s most successful independent artists.
June
19 Jun – Beardy Folk Festival, Shropshire, UK
28 Jun – State Fayre, Chelmsford, UK
July
05 Jul – Country On The Common, London, UK
11 Jul – Country at the Castle, Nottingham, UK
15 Jul – Cape Cod Melody Tent, Hyannis, MA, USA*
16 Jul – South Shore Music Circus, Cohasset, MA, USA*
18 Jul – Lansdowne Theatre, Lansdowne, PA, USA*
23 Jul – Rørvikdagane Festival, Rørvik, Norway
31 Jul – Notodden Blues Festival, Norway
August
28 Aug – Cottingham Folk Festival, Cottingham, UK
30 Aug – Rye Jazz & Blues Festival, Rye, UK
September
03 Sep – The Drill, Lincoln, UK
04 Sep – British Country Music Festival, Blackpool, UK
07 Sep – Gaiety Theatre, Isle of Man
11 Sep – Hop Harvest Roots, Tongham, UK
October
10 Oct – Lichfield Arts, Lichfield, UK (Low Tickets)
11 Oct – Blues Rhythm & Rock Festival, Carlisle, UK
15 Oct – Sub Rooms, Stroud, UK
16 Oct – Phoenix, Exeter, UK
17 Oct – The Civic, Trowbridge, UK
18 Oct – Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, UK
November
26 Nov – The Brook, Southampton, UK
27 Nov – The Stables, Milton Keynes, UK (Low Tickets)
28 Nov – The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, UK (Low Tickets)
“Back To You” is out now on all digital platforms https://ellesb.lnk.to/BackToYou
Best Believe https://EllesB.lnk.to/BestBelieve
