New York-based artist Eleri Ward offers a unique voice in the indie folk world, blending pop-infused storytelling with alternative elements and theatrical aesthetics. Originally from Chicago, her artistic output has been informed by the works of Stephen Sondheim and while her reinterpretations of Sondheim’s classics first gained attention, her original music has since put her on the map as an artist to watch, showcasing a delicate yet powerful blend of acoustic simplicity and enchanting arrangements.
Taking influence from artists like Caroline Polachek, Sufjan Stevens, Lianne La Havas and Andrew Bird, Eleri’s music pairs intricate melodies with meaningful lyricism, resulting in a sound that’s profoundly personal and still relatable. Since making her official debut in 2020 with “The Girl in the Backseat”, she’s continued to build an impressive catalogue across several singles, EPs and full-length records.
Earlier this year, she unveiled the lead single from her upcoming album with “There You Go” and now brings us her latest release with her brand new single titled “Float,” a song that distils both weightlessness and emotional impact in a way few artists can achieve. “Float” is a track that takes listeners into a space of vulnerability, exploring the balance between softening, surrendering and embracing the unknown.
Further exploring the contexts of her forthcoming album, “Float” presents a dreamy alternative pop soundscape full of elegant vocal performance and graceful instrumentation. Set up by gentle piano plinks, Eleri’s soft vocals drift in to cast a subtly upbeat and mellow scene, stitching alluring melodies and poignant lyrics into the charming musical fabric.
As her voice dances in a balletic flutter, the arrangement gradually swells with silky backing vocals, warm acoustic guitar and strings. With a stunning showcase of her exquisite vocal performance, her voice soars above to deliver blissful melodic lines, crafting a mesmeric listening experience that’s impossible not to love.
Rising with the patter of percussion, the finale lifts the song with smooth energy to offer an engrossing crescendo before layers of Eleri’s dazzling vocals bring the track to a memorable close. It’s another superb example of Eleri Ward’s original sound and performance flair, continuing to build the excitement for her highly anticipated forthcoming record.
Listen to Float below
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