Eli Waltz - “Let It Be Sunday”

When we receive indie folk submissions, it is not uncommon for an artist to mention Gregory Alan Isakov in their list of influences, but it is very rare to find someone who can capture Isakov’s raw and heartfelt essence– until now. Eli Waltz is the real deal, people, and we are truly delighted to feature his brand new release, “Let It Be Sunday.”

Spoiler alert: when you press play on this one, you are going to hear some of the finest acoustic guitar that you’ve ever had the pleasure of hearing. It is vibrant and emotional– in a way that does not come off as flashy and it made us want to immediately sell every guitar that we own. But the real prize here is, by far, Waltz’s vocal. He has one of those rare gifts where even at the moments where his voice breaks into a whisper, it sounds controlled. And the vibrato is simply to die for, making it difficult not to imagine him serenading everyone around a campfire, with the embers carefully popping and cracking as they keep time.

Just over half way through, the guitar turns to more of a straightforward strum as the production builds, with Waltz’s endearing hum pushing the song forward. A harmony joins for this last section, with the soft accompaniment of a violin appearing before making room for a spotlight on the harmonica. The song then retreats back to the lone acoustic, allowing you some time before promptly pressing play again. One of the best things about “Let It Be Sunday” is that you can play it any day of the week.

-TM