EL.SY’s “Wanderer” Is The Embrace Of A New Found Spirit
EL.SY is an independent singer-songwriter and record producer based out of Los Angeles. A talented singer for most of her life, EL.SY first got started in the music industry with a corporate job behind the scenes. After leaving this job for a more fulfilling life, EL.SY flew out to Sweden to visit some friends, and it was here that she committed to the idea of creating and sharing music with the world. In just one year, EL.SY has accumulated over 35, 000 streams on Spotify alone, with the successful releases like “Fast Life” and “Shadow”, helping her get there. These singles, along with many others, have not only resonated with the casual listener, but have also caught the attention of music executives around the world. She has been covered in Mahogany (UK), POPMUZIK (Sweden), and Ear To The Ground Music (US) – whilst receiving radio play from stations like Artefaktor Radio (Mexico) and Radio Norge (Norway).
After playing with the idea of releasing an album for some time, EL.SY decided she wanted to start her year off right, and dropped her debut album, Wanderer, on January 1st, 2021.
Artwork by Laura Schaeffer
Everything EL.SY had been apart of prior to this album, shaped its direction, sonics, and story. In a world where it’s easy to get caught up in the speed of society, EL.SY offers to step back. With Wanderer, EL.SY tells the story of a protagonist that feels stunted by the life she leads, before ultimately embracing the unknown and welcoming the life of a Wanderer.
“I see “Wanderer” as a film playing in the space between my ears. Each song tells its own narrative -- strung together with symbolic ear candy and interlude scenes, the album becomes a full cinematic pop experience. This story is my journey of growing into an artist and breaking free from the confines of society + genre to discover my truth -- like a bird from a cage. Creating this album was a deeply self-reflective process. I’ve always felt like a wanderer. With this album, I embraced the side of myself that loves to get lost, giving myself permission to continue exploring and testing the boundaries in music and through life.” – EL.SY
Although Wanderer is a story that has been sonically captured by EL.SY and her team, it’s a story that can’t be felt by us all. Wanderer is more than just an “indie-pop album”, it’s the story of an individual, who is reflecting, appreciating, and continuing the journey that is life.
“Blank stares, nobody,
flicking lights all around me,
but they don’t inspire me.” – Blank Stares by EL.SY
With deep cuts like, “What is On My Mind”, “Blank Stares” and “Café Society”, EL.SY reflects on what it means to navigate the world that we live in. Every song involves intricate, dancey, and dynamic production, but none of them sound the same. The only constant is EL.SY’s beautiful voice, and the captivating storyline that encompasses it all.
“Tell me something that is underneath,
The shallow waters of your CV.” – Cafe Society by EL.SY
The album commands attention and creates scenes in our minds. What we see might differ from person to person, but what we feel can be the same. The relatability, accessibility, and sequencing of each song are such great examples of what Pop music can be.
In EL.SY’s writing, the story is never too dark, and never becomes animated or exaggeratedly happy. EL.SY’s Wanderer threads the fine line between happy and sad, the result being an album that is engaging, pure, and truthful.
It’s the playfulness and the insight of the story that tells us this album that will last forever. Check it out below and be sure to show EL.SY some love.
