Ethel

Ethel is a Paris-born international artist known for crafting reflective, genre-blurring songs that blend elements of soul, indie, and alternative R&B. Signed to the iconic +1 Records in New York City, her music has resonated worldwide, with her top track “Andromeda” surpassing 10 million streams.
Raised in a musical family, she began playing drums at a young age — an early connection to rhythm and sound that continues to shape her instinctive, emotionally driven approach to music. A passionate dancer, Ethel also sees movement and performance as essential extensions of her songwriting, creating immersive live experiences where choreography, sound, and emotion are deeply intertwined. Inspired by visionary artists like David Byrne, Prince, Stevie Wonder, and Solange, she brings a strong visual and physical presence to her work, blurring the lines between music and performance art.
After spending time in London’s vibrant music scene, Ethel returned to Paris, where she began a close collaboration with producer Banshee The Great. Together, they’ve developed a sound that’s both intimate and expansive, layered with warmth, space, and intention — a sonic world built on shared trust, experimentation, and emotional depth. The two are now working on a collaborative project — a continuation of their creative partnership — set for release in spring 2026.
The upcoming project, shaped by both artists’ perspectives, explores themes of yearning, emotional invisibility, growth, and the remnants of past relationships. Drawing inspiration from iconic albums like In Rainbows (Radiohead, 2007), Endless (Frank Ocean, 2016), Negro Swan (Blood Orange, 2018), and Dummy (Portishead, 1994), Banshee and Ethel aim to create a cohesive atmosphere throughout the project that is both intimate and cinematic. It serves as a continuation of Ethel’s debut EP, The Burden of Fever Dreams, and a deeper exploration of the emotional and sonic world they’ve been building together. The project will be released via +1 Records.