Eli is an American singer and songwriter from Norfolk, Massachusetts. She performs as a mononym and is identified with queer pop, with songs that blend pop with alternative and indie influences.

Career

She first gains recognition on TikTok during the COVID-19 pandemic with vulnerable, voice-led pop ballads, often recorded in her childhood bedroom. Her songs Marianne, Girl of Your Dreams, Fortunately 4 U, God Bless the BFA, Like a Girl and All At Once all form part of her rise online, with Marianne and Girl of Your Dreams gaining wider attention through clips that circulate before their streaming releases. Like a Girl is followed by All At Once, which is the final single before her debut album Stage Girl.

Style and influences

Eli’s music sits between pop, alternative and indie. She cites Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande, Imogen Heap, The 1975, Yebba, SZA, Jazmine Sullivan, Phoebe Bridgers and Julia Michaels as inspirations, particularly for their vocal range, emotional directness and willingness to cross genres.

Other appearances

She also appears on the Wrongpop compilation.