Ely Eira - Showdown

Biography

From the dynamic music scenes of Stockholm and Los Angeles, emerges Ely Eira, a band characterized by its lush production, rich harmonies, powerful vocals, and emotional depth, making their music a distinct and captivating listening experience.

The collective talent of Lina Hansson, Chris Accardo, along with brothers Fredrik and Kris Eriksson, gives birth to a cinematic hybrid-pop sound that explores themes of self-discovery, resilience, and empowerment. Their music is inspiring, yet hauntingly beautiful, reflecting the rich Nordic heritage of its members.

Signed to Los Angeles-based independent record label, Position Music, Ely Eira first captured audiences' attention in 2022 with their debut album, The Legend of Ely: Prologue. One of the notable aspects of Ely Eira’s music is its cinematic quality. Their songs have been featured on major networks and streaming services as well as commercials, trailers, and film projects, adding to the dramatic and immersive nature of Ely’s sound. The combination of atmospheric production, emotive vocals, and introspective lyrics creates a soundtrack-like experience for listeners.

Their first single, Out of The Shadows, resonated with fans across the globe, quickly amassing 1MM+ streams on Spotify. As an ‘ode to hope’, this emotionally resonant song caught the attention of ABC’s production team, which featured the track prominently in the official trailer for their hit crime show “Alaska Daily,” starring Hilary Swank. The song’s dark yet hopeful undertones perfectly encapsulate Ely’s unique blend of mystery and inspiration.

Their music’s immersive quality proved to be a match for visual storytelling, with their song Holy Ghost creating the atmospheric backdrop for the 2022 official trailer of Ana Lily Amirpour’s mystery thriller “Mona Lisa and The Blood Moon,” starring Kate Hudson. Ely Eira’s eerily unlikely, instantly gripping music has since become a sought-after choice for film and television projects, their music perfectly encapsulating the emotional depth of the narratives.

Beyond their own music, Ely Eira and their core members boasts collaborations with renowned artists such as Phoebe Ryan, Cash Cash, Shaun Frank, Sam Feldt, Jonas Blue, Ryan Oakes, ThatKidCG, and The Chainsmokers. Member Kris Eriksson’s co-writing contribution to the triple-platinum hit “Paris” (The Chainsmokers) was also honored with a BMI Award in 2018.

Lead singer Lina Hansson’s undeniable talent was acknowledged when she was nominated for the Rookie Songwriter/Producer of the Year at the Denniz Pop Awards in 2015. The music of Ely and its members, resounding with over 1 billion streams across streaming platforms, demonstrates the band’s dedication to their craft. Yet, despite their successes, Ely Eira remains humble, cherishing their creative journey as they continue to evolve their sound and move audiences with their genre-bending nature, experimental approach and wide-range of instruments and sonic elements.

Their recent releases, including Never Say Die, Come Alive, Secrets Kill, In My Dreams, See You Soon, A New World, and I’m Electric, along with covers of Muse’s Time Is Running Out and, Tom Petty’s Wildflowers, showcase their unyielding passion for creating music that connects with their audience.

As Ely Eira prepares for their next album release show in Los Angeles in the Fall of 2023, they continue to produce music that strikes a chord with their listeners, pushing boundaries, and challenging the conventional definitions of both cinematic and pop music.

~Official description from their label’s page