Brian Elodi Releases Debut Full-Length Album ‘After Only’

Danielle Holian
21 hours ago
2 min read

“It feels less like a sterile studio recording and more like a live room where musicians are genuinely locked into each other’s energy” - Music & Fashion Blog

“The artist reveals the insecurity beneath, which gives the song a refreshing honesty” - Foxfire Magazine

After spending years writing songs largely shared only with family and close friends, Brian Elodi is finally opening the door to a much wider audience with the release of his debut full-length album.

The 13-track collection began as something deeply personal. Following the birth of his daughter, Brian Elodi decided to record and preserve a selection of songs he had accumulated over many years; a musical time capsule of sorts, created with the hope that she would always have something of her father's to listen to.

What started as a modest recording project quickly evolved into something much more ambitious after he met Washington, D.C.-based studio owner, producer, and musician Ben. Their creative partnership transformed what was initially envisioned as a simple collection of demos into a richly layered album that blends intimate songwriting with thoughtful production and intriguing arrangements.

Drawing inspiration from artists such as Bon Iver, Iron and Wine, and The Lumineers, the album sits comfortably within the singer-songwriter and indie folk traditions while maintaining its own distinct voice. The songs are populated by exaggerated fictional characters and narratives that explore very real emotions; an approach Brian Elodi has embraced throughout nearly three decades of writing music.

Having spent his earlier years playing heavier music, he eventually found his way to acoustic guitars, understated arrangements, and a more conversational vocal style. The result is a record that feels lived-in, reflective, and unpretentious; one that values honesty over perfection and storytelling over spectacle.

Adding another personal touch to the project, the album artwork was painted and designed by his wife.

"My three-year-old daughter thinks I'm famous because that's what I told her," Brian Elodi jokes. "She sings the songs better than I do."

Now, after years of creating music largely outside the public eye, Brian Elodi is sharing these songs with listeners for the first time.

TRACKLIST

Apologize
Hurricane I Bring
Honestly
Far from My Mind
That's Fair Sometimes
Don't Tell the Devil I Was Wrong
Words with Teeth
Spare Me
Wax Wings
More Than I
Whatever They Call It
Lay Down Your Arms
Half Your Mother's Eyes

For fans of Bon Iver, Iron and Wine, and The Lumineers, and thoughtful indie folk songwriting, this debut offers a collection of songs shaped by time, family, and the belief that some stories are worth preserving.

FIND BRIAN ELODI:

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NOTES TO EDITORS:

https://open.spotify.com/album/5ox37b44gehLf0gb00BbI8?si=Rp6rkB5PR6O5vfAJ4XpvJw

13 songs, 49 minutes 33 seconds