eli.

Eli is a band built around Eli Otness's vocals and songwriting, with Sarah Hudson on guitar, Ben Kilgore on bass, and Michael West on drums. They put out their first album, Disappear, in 2015, followed by Echoes in 2017 and Ashes in 2020.

Their songs like 'even the sun hides' and 'I'm Fine' tend to work with themes of loss and heartbreak, set against a sound that pulls from folk and alternative music with some electronic touches. The writing gets called poetic, and the overall feel is often described as atmospheric or haunting.

They've picked up a loyal following and critical praise along the way, though their sound isn't always what the industry expects. The band has kept at it, and Ashes showed them moving into somewhat heavier, more experimental territory than their earlier, more ethereal work.