Eleni Drake shares ‘I Don’t Not Love You’ with a dusk live video, lush guitars, and reflective acceptance.
Eleni Drake frames her next chapter with ‘I Don’t Not Love You’, now available via MNRK. Presented alongside a beautiful live video directed by Henry Croston and filmed outdoors at dusk, the single arrives as a focused statement, balancing intimate performance with a setting that mirrors the music’s quiet candor.
At the core of ‘I Don’t Not Love You’ is a thoughtful look at a love that has been released. Eleni Drake’s honeyed vocal threads through reverberating guitar strums and impactful drum hits, a combination that keeps the arrangement open while emphasizing feeling. The live recording’s natural ambience draws the ear to her delivery, spotlighting phrasing that sits gently yet decisively.
Speaking on the release, Eleni states, “‘I Don’t Not Love You’ acknowledges that while a connection may have faltered, the love was genuine. It is the quiet acceptance that sometimes, even the most real feelings must part ways, for there is a reason why things end, even when the love remains.” 
This single continues a journey that gathered pace with the celebrated 2024 EP, Above Deep Water, Eleni Drake’s first release on new label MNRK. Before that milestone, she self released her projects, building a devoted following on the strength of her songwriting and voice.
Eleni Drake’s artistry is often described as hauntingly beautiful, refreshing and timeless, uplifting and introspective. Her inspirations span from Mazzy Star and Adrienne Lenker to Mac Miller and Cleo Sol, a wide palette that informs the atmosphere without overtaking her distinctive touch. With over 40 million streams to date and momentum still building, 2025 promises to be Eleni Drake’s biggest year yet with her most personal and profound music on the way. ‘I Don’t Not Love You’ stands as a graceful signpost, pointing ahead while honoring what came before.
