Over the last five years, singer-songwriter Eleri Ward has become a beloved figure in the indie folk scene, bringing together pop-laced storytelling, alternative textures and a theatrical vibe that combines to deliver thoroughly original music. Originally from Chicago and now based in New York, her artistic journey has been informed by a vast range of influences, from the intricate compositions of Stephen Sondheim to the more modern sounds of Caroline Polachek, Sufjan Stevens, Lianne La Havas and Andrew Bird.
Though she first gained attention for her reinterpretations of Sondheim’s work, her original music has since established her as an artist with a singular voice, blending acoustic intimacy with expansive, ethereal arrangements. Since her debut in 2020 with “The Girl in the Backseat,” Eleri has presented an incredible discography of singles, EPs and full-length records.
Having won over fans around the world while clocking millions of spins of her music online, she’s been going from strength to strength while unveiling more of her stunning musical world. At the start of this year, she revealed the lead single from her upcoming album with “There You Go,” followed up by “Float” last month.
Now she brings us her latest release with her third and final single lifted from her forthcoming record with “Venusian Light,” a track inspired by Venus, the planet of love, beauty and brightness to deliver a meditation on self-actualisation and inner joy. It transforms celestial imagery into a profoundly personal exploration of self-reflection, celebrating the warmth and clarity that come with embracing one’s own light.
Built on a delicate sonic framework of warm synth pulses and echoes of rattling percussion, Eleri’s dazzling voice glides above the intricate piano chords and airy guitar tones. Building with the subdued patter of drums and elegant piano backing, beautiful threads of vocal layers form an enveloping fabric of dream pop tinged with alternative folk aesthetics and brimming with alluring melodic writing.
Led by her mesmeric soprano leads, “Venusian Light” lays down an immersive and fiercely original soundscape that swells in the finale with the uptempo punch of kick as overlapping vocal lines cast a truly enchanting conclusion to the song. Once again sharing a wholly unique and entirely engaging musical moment, fans will have much to look forward to from the highly anticipated new album from Eleri Ward.
Listen to Venusian Light below
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