Eleri Ward’s latest single, ‘Float’, exhibits how she doesn’t just live up to the hype cascading around her multifaceted creativity; she immortalises herself through arcanely affecting textures and harmony.
Originally from Chicago and now based in NYC, Ward has been immersed in music and theatre since she was five years old, honing her ability to turn storytelling into an emotional force. Known for her critically acclaimed reimaginings of Stephen Sondheim’s work, which The New York Times and Forbes praised for their imaginative indie-folk acoustic approach, Ward has shifted her focus to crafting her own celestial and introspective sonic universe.
With ‘Float’, she moves beyond her acoustic roots into expansive electro-pop territory while retaining the storytelling depth that defines her artistry. The emotive elements ensure that the single never veers towards pure theatre. Instead, Ward enmeshes intensity with intimacy; crescendos tear through you with dramatic potency, only to be followed by ethereal, caressing alt-indie intricacy.
‘Float’ is immersive enough to make you hold your breath, as though you’re being abstracted from oxygen and plunged into a pool of pure unfeigned artistry, its balance of raw emotion and sonic subtlety creating a hypnotic grip.
Float will hit all major streaming platforms on February 21st. Find your preferred way to listen via Eleri Ward’s official website.
Review by Amelia Vandergast
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