Eleri Ward's "Float" is a dreamy drift into stillness

New York-based singer-songwriter Eleri Ward has quietly, but assuredly, been leaving her mark on the music scene ever since her Friction EP dropped in 2021. Now, on her newest single "Float," she leads listeners on a lush, rich journey that's as good as taking a deep breath in a jumble of urban sprawl.

Where her last single, "There You Go," pulsed with invigorating gusto, "Float" slides gently and coolly into view. Eleri's voice, as gorgeous as ever, glides over a bed of pleasing electronic textures that are both intimate and spacious, stirring strings well up in the background, infusing an emotional weight that suits the song's central theme of stillness and resignation. In a world where action is constantly being pushed, "Float" is a much-needed reminder that sometimes, the best thing to do is nothing at all and just be yourself, letting go and drifting.

A Chicago native, Eleri first caught the attention of audiences with her soulful renditions of Stephen Sondheim standards. These covers were the perfect runway for her original work, allowing her to continue delivering her unique sound and lyrical poetry. With each new release, her music will enable us to come closer to her musical essence, and the Float is no different.

With word of mouth already building since the release of her January 2025 single and being named in the September 2023 issue of Jane's Monthly Favourites, there is a high level of anticipation for Elori's album, which features "Float." This is just the starting point of an incredible journey. If you aren't yet immersed in Eleri Ward's world, "Float" is a great place to begin, and once you're there, you won't want to leave.