GRAMMY-nominated artist Elderbrook just unveiled a stunning cover of Kim Carnes’ 1981 classic ‘Bette Davis Eyes’.
The mesmerizing and emotively charged ballad was recorded in a hotel room, and forms part of his intimate YouTube series Hotel Room Sessions. Elderbrook is a multi-instrumentalist, producer and singer-songwriter, revered for his artistic vision and unrelenting passion.
Stream the single below: 
His take on the Kim Carnes original is sublime to say the very least. His tender, soothing yet potent vocals carefully narrate the beautiful lyrics with intention and the utmost care. The production is minimal, and almost falls away as his voice glides effortlessly in tandem with it, hypnotising the listener with Elderbrook’s heart-centred approach.
Elderbrook has had a phenomenal career so far, and has worked with the likes of Black Coffee, Vintage Culture and Diplo, while he’s toured with RÜFÜS DU SOL and ODESZA. This release just further emphasises his incredible influence and versatility in the music industry today.
Sharing more on the single, Elderbrook said; “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.”
Watch the live version on YouTube below:
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
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