By Cynthia Gross
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With his latest single, “Dancin on the Lawn,” indie-folk singer-songwriter and free spirit Eli Lev delivers an instant pick-me-up that’s guaranteed to chase away even the deepest blues. The catchy, upbeat track envelops the listener, capturing the joy and resilient spirit of humanity. It serves as yet another reminder of why growing global audiences consider Lev among the best of the D.C. creative scene.
The opening lines of the song – “I’m falling to pieces in my room/Are you coming over, that’s cool/I could use a little something to do” – resonate with pandemic weary audiences eager to connect beyond the virtual confines of their personal spaces. The expert command of lyricism and precisely arranged cadence demonstrate Lev’s gift for songcraft that somehow allows a high degree of intentionality to feel natural.
“The song is essentially a future celebration – when we’re all able to meet each other again and connect through music the way we always have,” explains Lev. “Being able to move and rejoice together as humans and as a world-wide society is something I know we’re all very much looking forward to, and when it happens, we’ll be dancing on the lawn!”
Lev’s expert ability to transcend musical boundaries while remaining true to his core is evident in “Dancin on the Lawn.” The song begins with an acoustic folk-infused vibe and soon makes space for a groovy bass line, synths, whistles, and handclaps. Still, the uplifting, effervescent mood of the track is supported by production that’s not overdone, leaving room for the song to remain accessible and inviting.
With its celebratory, sing-a-long personality, “Dancin on the Lawn” is a call for listeners to leave their cares behind – even if only for a few minutes – and free themselves from the weightiness of the challenging season we continue to navigate. The song prompts greater appreciation for the little things we sometimes take for granted, which become evident after we’ve “been so long without it.”
Eli Lev, a Silver Spring, Maryland, native and award-winning artist, has garnered broad critical acclaim for his work, earning praise from Paste Magazine, Buzzfeed, CBS Radio, AXS, The Bluegrass Situation, and more. Go deeper behind the scenes with Eli Lev’s music and influences in this recent Alchemical Records article.
On September 29, Eli Lev will present an album release show at Jammin Java. The show “is going to be a mini celebration of sorts for my latest album, True North,” says Lev. “It will be the first time I’m on stage in about a year and a half, and I can’t wait to share these songs for the first time in real life.”
“I have absolutely loved livestreaming every week for my Folk Friday series these last couple years, but I’ll be very much looking forward to seeing people’s faces and co-creating that one-of-a-kind energy that only comes from live performances.”
Watch the lyric video for “Dancin on the Lawn” below and get tickets for the release show here before they sell out.
Cynthia Gross is a freelance writer and award-winning spiritual pop artist based in Maryland. With more than a decade of experience as an executive ghostwriter, she understands the power of each individual’s voice to create positive, meaningful change.
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