Ellroy

Ellroy (Leuven, Belgium) is the moniker for Berlin based artist, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Wim Janssens (Golden Hours, Joy Wellboy, Tricky,…). In Ellroy's music, new wave, blues, post punk, and country meet electronic elements and experimental rhythms that create an individual universe far from pop’s arbitrary boundaries. There’s a willingness to experiment and a love for all things analog, and Wim’s baritone to tie it all together. In 2005, Wim recorded Ellroy’s debut album “Sun Circus” at his home studio in Pellenberg (BE) and signed with Munich Records, which released the record to great acclaim in March 2006. Ellroy’s sophomore album, “Everything Is Broken” will follow on the 3rd of October 2025. Ellroy always avoided easy categorisation, and also on this new record, the ghosts that wandered freely in their music in the past come together to prove once again that any restrictive definitions don't apply to the band. Singular grooves are the basis on which Wim's storytelling gets free range, supported by layers of organs, guitars, saxophone, and choirs. More straightforward songs like “Stay With Me" and "Under The Gun " blend perfectly with experimental tracks "Unfuck This Mess ", "Strange Moves", or "Changing Of The Guard ". In 2023-24, Ellroy released a series of tracks that fell through the cracks: “Lost Tapes (Pt.1)”, Lost Tapes (Pt.2) , Lost Tapes (Pt.3). https://wimjanssens.com