Debut single from Ely Holt

Coming out of Bozeman in Montana, newcomer Ely Holt has arrived on the alternative folk scene with his emotional songwriting and original sound. As a singer-songwriter, Ely’s work is defined by its poignant lyrics and a sound that blends folk, rock, blues and Americana influences.

His music is a space where the personal meets the collective, inviting his audience to explore themes of love, longing and growth. “I create not just for myself, and not just as a form of self-expression, but in the hopes that what I make can resonate and connect with people in the same way my favourite artists have with me. Writing songs that make others feel seen, or cause them to reflect on particular memories or moments, to be companions to their own experience, or to simply provide comfort when nothing else can, is in my opinion, as close to superpowers as one can get,” he shares.

Ely’s passion for music began early, growing up in a small Montana town where he found his creative spark playing music with friends, joining bands both in and out of school and developing his natural talent as a musician. However, it wasn’t until the autumn of 2019 that his artistic endeavours shifted from a pastime to a career aspiration. That year, he attended concerts by John Mayer, Bon Iver and Gary Clark Jr., all within the span of a single month, resulting in a profound moment for the budding artist.

By 2022, his dedication and readily apparent talents earned him a spot at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he spent a year further building his skills. The experience at Berklee helped him forged his own musical style, but after a year of formal education, he decided to return to his roots in Montana to continue his journey as an artist.

Now bringing us the first taste of his musical output, he makes his entrance with his debut single titled “Homesick,” a powerful distillation of his unique blend of influences and his ability to channel personal emotions into music. Presenting a poignant exploration of nostalgia and the search for belonging, “Homesick” captures the experience of feeling torn between where you come from and where you’re going.

Linking up with a group of local creatives, with “Homesick,” Ely Holt offers a charming pop-focused folk rock outing full of grooving rhythm and breezy vocal leads. With shuffling drums, intricate guitar flickers, bright organ tones and compelling vocals serving up catchy melodies carrying heartfelt lyricism, it’s a superb debut outing that puts the songwriting talent and performance panache of this exciting new artist on full display. It’s a spectacular introduction from Ely Holt that marks his entrance as a must-watch artist who’s sure to win over fans around the world as he takes his first steps on his artistic adventure.

Listen to Homesick below

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