We are certainly familiar with Eleri Ward. Writing about her debut album ‘Internal Rituals’ in summer 2025, we proudly described the record as “showcasing a great deal of hypnotising pathos and theatrical flair, all foundational qualities of Ward’s artistry”. We stand by our words: boasting strong roots and experience in musical theatre, the American songstress has developed a personal aural brand that’s incredibly cathartic and hypnotic. The pinnacle of escapism, we’d dare say. Based in New York, Eleri Ward returns this week with ‘Will I Be The Sun’, a track that kickstarts the next phase of her recording career.
You see, ‘Will I Be The Sun’ contains a newly-found layer of vulnerability and intimacy. Taking a break from the rich orchestral arrangements the project is known for, the new single embarks on a more acoustic, stripped-back direction, never forgetting Ward’s bucolic, hazy allure, something that’s ever-present in her artistic work. Built on a mellow, crepuscular piano, ‘Will I Be The Sun’ slowly increases its intensity and urgency, guided by Eleri’s hypnotic and nuanced vocals, here delivered with quiet restraint and unmatched elegance. A sea of reverbed harmonies helps the song reach its aural zenith. It’s triumph: the sort of song that makes listeners cry, an emotional release, if you will.
Delving deeper into the lyrical ethos behind ‘Will I Be The Sun’, Ward explains: “It lures the listener into an intimate expanse that begs the question: where is all this leading? In the stillness, it’s easy to doubt, and yet the only way through that doubt is to sit with it, let it ask its questions, and allow the clarity to show itself through the light at the end of the tunnel.” Following up on a reflective period of identity-shedding, ‘Will I Be The Sun’ represents the latest iteration of Eleri Wards’ ever-evolving artistry.
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