PRESS & TESTIMONIALS
Live Reviews‘If First Aid Kit had more dirt beneath their fingernails, or CMAT spent less time beneath a glitter ball and a bit more time on a dark, dust-filled highway....good for the soul' - 'Brushed drums and a bruised heart’ live review Bristol 24/7
'⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Joyful' The Fix 'A masterclass of connection and communication: her bunch of songs are heartfelt and instantly relatable.... if you get chance to see Elly Hopkins live grab it!' Rocking Magpie Booker Testimonials
'An absolute pleasure hosting Elly. Her communication was excellent – always clear and prompt – and her professional demeanor was evident in every interaction. What truly enhanced the evening was Elly's engaging and insightful banter between songs. Her anecdotes offered a wonderful peek behind the curtain of her songwriting, making the performance even more personal and enjoyable. A huge thank you to Elly for a truly superb performance! The music was wonderful.' Luke, Arundells, Salisbury 'Your set - fabulous!'
Kevin, High Tide Festival 'Thank you again. I loved your tunes...it was really special.'
Simon, Flamingo Club 'Great set of music, I really enjoyed it!'
Max, Green Man Sessions |
Animal EP Press'Full of raw, emotional energy, attitude and snarling guitars...Based on this highly enjoyable debut EP, it can be confidently assumed that the future for Elly Hopkins is very bright indeed.' Americana UK
'Packed full of a gritty rawness and authenticity...a breath of fresh air' Clout 'Elly Hopkins makes a strong entrance into the world of original music with Animal. The EP's mix of country-rock warmth, folk storytelling, soulful truth, and grunge-tinged edge makes her an artist to keep an eye on’ Earmilk ‘Really powerful vocals and poignant storytelling’ BBC Introducing 'One of my favourite finds of 2025 with her raw and passionate take on the blues' Listen with Monger ‘A striking debut...gripping, from-the-heart songwriting’ Obscure Sound 'Pure musical gold…gorgeous lyrics delivered with grace yet purpose. Fluorescent craftsmanship and individual expression' Right Chord Music ‘Hype for Elly Hopkins continues to mount…fits snugly in a category with artists like Angie McMahon and Sharon Van Etten’ Indie Underrated On Animal: 'Hopkins’ voice is both rasping, raw and sagacious; a clarion call full of experience and guidance and yet it can effortlessly switch to fragility, to inferiority, to a delicate whisper in an unforgiving world. Her lyrics, though entrenched in a very personal subjectivity, are deeply universal and two tracks into her new incarnation as a solo artist and bluesy storyteller, she seems more than comfortable in her own skin' Right Chord Music 'Richly emotive..tantalising...a guitar that slinks and slithers and a bluesy, jazzy, prowl of a vocal' Loud Women |
