Ellur

Ella Megan McNamara (born 25 November 2000 ), known professionally as Ellur, is an English singer-songwriter from Halifax. She is the daughter of Embrace guitarist Richard McNamara. Her debut album At Home In My Mind was released in 2026.

Life and career Ella Megan McNamara was born on 25 November 2000 and grew up in Halifax, West Yorkshire. Her stage name is a pronunciation spelling of her given name based on the Yorkshire accent. Her father is Richard McNamara, one of the co-founders of the rock band Embrace along with his brother Danny. Her mother worked as an art teacher, and McNamara has described wanting to become both a musician and a teacher while growing up. She is bisexual.

Before embarking on a full-time career in music McNamara worked various jobs, including as a barista and a gardener, McNamara's debut single "Reflection" was uploaded to streaming services in January 2020. In August of the following year, she released her debut EP Moments via the Leeds-based independent record label Dance to the Radio.

As a headline act, McNamara undertook a three-date tour in 2024 and a sold-out six-date tour the following year. She then played other festivals including Latitude and South by Southwest,

McNamara's debut studio album At Home In My Mind was released on 6 February 2026,

Artistry McNamara's music has been described as indie, Her music has drawn comparisons to contemporaries such as Holly Humberstone and Nieve Ella by NME, She has named a wide range of artists and bands among her influences, including Adele, this diverse array of inspirations led to The Line of Best Fit describing her music as "collagic". She also credited the "space and serenity" of her Yorkshire home and her co-songwriters such as Joel Johnston and Benjamin Francis Leftwich with helping to develop her style.

Discography

Studio albums At Home in My Mind (2026)

Extended plays Moments (2021) God Help Me Now (2025)

Singles

"Reflection" (2020) "Alive" (2020) "I Don't Know What We Are" (2020) "Monochrome" (2020) "Burn It All Down" (2021) "Migraine" (2021) "Close to You" (2022) "Best Face On" (2022) "Now I'm Alone" (2022) "Anywhere" (2023) "Free" (2023)

"The Woman" (2023) "Satellites" (2024) "Boys" (2024) "Your Dog" (2024) "Yellow Light" (2024) "Missing Kid" (2025) "The Wheel" (2025) "Disintegrate" (2025) "The World Is Not An Oyster" (2025) "Dream of Mine" (2026)