GRAMMY-nominated Elderbrook Unveils “Bette Davis Eyes,” an Emotive Hotel-Room-Recorded Cover of Kim Carnes‘ 1981 Classic
British singer, songwriter, and producer Elderbrook returns with a soul-stirring new single – a modern cover of Kim Carnes‘ 1981 classic “Bette Davis Eyes,” recorded intimately in a hotel room as part of his YouTube series “Hotel Room Sessions.” Opening with Elderbrook‘s clear, dusky, and deeply expressive vocals laid over barely-there organic instrumentation, the track delivers an irresistibly emotive, sensual atmosphere that lets his performance take center stage. As the production subtly blooms, the euphonious instrumentals wrap around his voice, transforming the cover into a feelsy, sing-along-ready interpretation where the lyrics truly shine. “Bette Davis Eyes” makes a triumphant trifecta of Elderbrook‘s recent singles, joining “Teardrop” with Jan Blomqvist from October and “Waterfall” with Ahmed Spins from April. With the momentum of these releases, Elderbrook is set for a run of standout live dates.
“I’ve been doing these Hotel Room Sessions for years now. Whenever I’m traveling for shows, I end up with so much extra time in hotel rooms, so I thought I’d find something productive to do. The Bette Davis Eyes cover stood out to me, and people really connected with it, which brings us here. This is the first Hotel Room Session that I have released outside of YouTube.” – Elderbrook
Elderbrook is a Grammy and Ivor Novello-nominated multi-instrumentalist, producer, and singer-songwriter known for his emotive, genre-blending sound. Bursting onto the scene with the 2017 global hit “Cola” (with CamelPhat), he has since released three acclaimed albums – “Why Do We Shake in the Cold?” (2020), “Little Love” (2023), and “Another Touch” (2024) – and amassed over 2 billion streams worldwide. Renowned for his dynamic live performances, Elderbrook has toured with the likes of Jungle, RÜFÜS DU SOL, and ODESZA, and played iconic stages including Coachella‘s Sahara Stage and Red Rocks Amphitheatre. His collaborative work spans artists such as Diplo, Black Coffee, Vintage Culture, and Bob Moses, cementing his status as a boundary-pushing talent at the forefront of electronic music.
Elderbrook‘s forthcoming shows:
Dec 12, 2025 – A.I. Warehouse – Washington, DC
Dec 13, 2025 – Marquee New York – New York, NY
Dec 14, 2025 – We Belong Here – St. Petersburg, FL
Jan 14, 2026 – AO Live – Melbourne, Australia
Feb 05, 2026 – Igloofest Montréal 2026 – Montréal, Quebec
Mar 06-07, 2026 – M3F Festival – Phoenix, AZ
Mar 18-22, 2026 – SXM Festival – Marigot, Saint Martin
