Eleri Ward is a talented musician based in New York who’s consistently dazzled audiences with her original pop music intertwined with vivid storytelling. While her early acclaim stemmed from stirring covers of Sondheim’s classics, more recently her original compositions have seen her flourish as an artist.
Originating from Chicago, she was immersed in music from a young age, with a profound appreciation for the works of Stephen Sondheim shaping her musical identity. From a spontaneous Instagram post in 2019 covering “Every Day A Little Death,” she has since developed a sound formed by acoustic simplicity and enchanting harmonies.
Drawing inspiration from a diverse array of influences including Caroline Polachek, Sufjan Stevens, Lianne La Havas and Andrew Bird, Eleri’s music offers a unique indie folk sound that’s struck a chord with listeners around the world. Having displayed the wide appeal of her original sonic vision last year via the well-received single “Grieving the Future,” she now brings us her latest release with the brand new track titled “Moss.”
Leaning even further into the depths of her songwriting talent, “Moss” serves as a poignant reflection on the journey of self-discovery, mirroring Eleri’s own evolution as a music artist. Continuing to walk her delicate alternative folk path, with “Moss” she casts a beautiful acoustic piece that gently drifts with lilting rhythm and sweet melodies.
Brought in by the soft stretch of atmospheric texture, the warm acoustic guitar notes form an intricate sonic fabric through which Eleri stitches her graceful vocals and picture painting lyrical metaphors. Developing with silky vocalisations and distant echoes of piano notes and the balletic dance of quivering string touches.
Carrying charming melodic leads as the arrangement gradually swells with the strum of guitar chords and rising backing of piano, “Moss” delivers an enchanting musical moment that completely stops you in your tracks and allows you to get entirely lost in its blissful sound. It’s a truly stunning piece of music and one that confirms the songwriting and performance talent of this exciting artist who’s sure to delight countless fans as she continues to share her original work.
Listen to Moss below
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