Liv Eli is an artist hailing from Orkland in Norway, who started out on her artistic journey later in life, unveiling her unique sound at the age of 50. Now as solo artist, her compelling voice brings to life her knack for songwriting via an alternative pop sound with an experimental approach.
Her sound refuses to be boxed into any one style or genre in particular, it’s a fluid and innovative output that stitches elegant melodies and harmonies into a wildly creative sonic fabric, while her evolution underscores the endless possibilities of artistic expression. In 2019 she dropped her debut single with the track “Starfish,” followed up by her sophomore outing “Beast of a Man.”
The next year marked a significant moment in her career, the release of her debut album, Brother, which presented a deeply personal work dedicated to her older brother’s memory. With a single shared in 2021, Liv Eli took a hiatus from releasing music but now returns with a brand new release.
Bringing us her latest single titled “Goodbye Innocence,” she shares an enthralling musical experience that offers the first taste of her upcoming second album titled The Struggle For Peace Of Mind, a release that’s set to glance into life’s coincidences and conflicting choices, exploring their profound impact on the quest for inner harmony.
Opened by the dark patter of percussion rumble accented by the strike of industrial snare shots, the tumbling lines of a hushed synth ushers in Liv Eli’s vocal leads to cast a spellbinding listening experience. Creating an atmospheric soundscape of dark and moody alternative pop, the steady kick drum is offset by the restless crunch of percussive shots as Liv’s voice cuts vivid leads above a developing arrangement of layered synth textures.
Building up for the choruses where the swell of electronic tones flutter wildly and the rattling hits of drums give way to a delicate breakdown of soft vocals riding elegant piano-style backing and a softly whirling synths. The song rises back to a powerful finale to leave a lasting memory of this highly original, completely cinematic and entirely enveloping song. It’s a truly spectacular and impressive showcase of Liv Eli’s creativity and sonic panache that further builds the excitement for her upcoming album The Struggle For Peace Of Mind, set to drop later this year.
Commenting on the single, she shares, “When crafting Goodbye Innocence, I envisioned it as a film. Throughout production, capturing the ideal atmosphere was of utmost importance. Collaborating with producer Kristoffer Lo, I believe we achieved my initial ambition to perfection.”
Listen to Goodbye Innocence below
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