Gay musician Eli Lieb debuts, “Eli Lieb”

Staff report

New York, NY - Originally hailing from Fairfield, Iowa, Eli Lieb brought to New York his very own unique flavor of electro-pop music, which garnered the attention of many producers and various labels. Word-of-mouth spread quickly, and  Lieb’s soothing sound caught the attention of over 7.2 million viewers on YouTube. As he has started to establish his fan base, Lieb knew that to move forward, he had to go back to his roots.

Leib’s debut album, titled simply “Eli Lieb” opens with the filmic instrumental introduction, “Red,” as the listener is immediately drawn into a lush melody evocative of the intense color. Brooding and mature, the strings and horns span a full spectrum of emotions.

“Red” sets the stage for “All I Wanted,” kicking off the narrative arch of the album with the first of many memorable hooks. “Tidal Wave” is pop at its best with catchy refrains and infectious beats, while “We Own The Beat” transports us to the insides of dance clubs across the globe. “Ghost” and “Red and Blue” recall the emotive intensity of the opening track, adding to the instrumentation with poignant storytelling. “Call It a Day” showcases Lieb’s soulful talent for keys and brings us full circle to the warmth of harmony and heartbreak on the final track, “Undone.”

Lieb’s video for the sensational electro pop ballad “Place of Paradise” debuted on US Weekly’s website and has garnered over 200,000 views. He has also become somewhat of a YouTube sensation with covers of Katy Perry, Lady GaGa, Adele, Lana del Rey and Rihanna songs that have millions of views. Check out his brand new cover of Adele’s “Skyfall” which has close to 350,000 views in one month as well as his original “Place of Paradise.” Go to YouTube and search “eli lieb skyfall” or “eli lieb place of paradise.”

Eli Lieb’s debut album is available on CD or digitally from iTunes.