A lot of people have asked me about Spirals coming out on vinyl so I’m thrilled it’s finally here! The physical properties of a vinyl record as an object have always been very important to me. My dad’s collection really influenced me musically growing up and shaped the music I love and write.

The vinyl record comes with a previously unreleased bonus track that’s not on the CD. My cover of the iconic song Hurt by Trent Reznor, most famously re-interpreted by Johnny Cash at the end of his life, was recorded during the album studio sessions with producer John Reynolds (Sinead O’Connor, Indigo Girls).

Each record is hand-numbered from a Limited Edition of 300. Vinyl artwork is by legendary designers Pentagram. I'll sign the record and send it out with a personal note.

The theme of the Spirals album reflects my attempts to find a new understanding of ways to cope with the demons and dramas that can take over our minds. It’s about getting lost in the maze of obstacles and pain we encounter in life – how we go around in circles inside our head, or try to get back things we can’t, or solve a pain there’s no solution to. And it’s about getting out of these spirals to a more peaceful place on the other side.

Thank you. x Kate

Some kind things people have said about Spirals:

”Spirals is an absolute joy. An irrefutable, unquestionable joy. 9/10” AMERICANA UK

“Kate Ellis put down her law degree to pick up a guitar – thank God she did!” BBC RADIO ULSTER

“Beguilingly sung, melodic, warm, tender, open and insightful – an early contender for the year’s best-of lists.” FOLK RADIO UK

"A songwriter who is deeply in touch with her emotions and has a way of perfectly capturing them in her music. 8/10" – MAVERICK MAGAZINE

“An album of tender melodies and considered soul-searching, you emerge out of its spirals into the light of acceptance, joy and hope.” FATEA MAGAZINE

"Musically and lyrically this is sharp, brilliant, faultless songwriting that stops you in your tracks. Spirals should be on everyone’s Best Of 2022 lists." W21 MUSIC

“Deserves to be placed alongside the very best albums by Nanci Griffith, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Brandi Carlisle. Yes, it's that good.” SHIREFOLK MAGAZINE

"This is intelligent, perspicacious stuff in the tradition of artists like Shawn Colvin and Gretchen Peters.” RNR MAGAZINE

"Boy oh boy can she write a song to melt your heart!" ROCKING MAGPIE