Meet Eloise Viola, the London-based sensation who makes music for your head, heart, and feet! Her debut album, GLASSHOUSE, is a thirteen-track record that blends self-love and empowerment over irresistible disco beats. Eloise is the epitome of a hustler, the totally self-funded independent artist is working a job three times a week as well as building her name as an artist in the music industry. That’s not all; Eloise is also launching a podcast that will delve into everything from counselors, celebrity stylists, and producers while exploring the album’s themes. It’s seriously something we commend, and that’s why we’re eager to jump right into Eloise Viola’s disco debut with the album GLASSHOUSE.
Diving Into GLASSHOUSE
Opening with a disco pop.
The opening track ‘Electricity’ surged in popularity across the UK and Latin America, and it’s easy to see why. The single captures the sense of self-fulfillment that allows you to connect with others, all on top of an infectious dance-pop vibe reminiscent of Becky Hill’s iconic sound.
Originally released in April 2023, the next song, ‘Listen,’ encourages listeners to trust their instincts across an electro-pop beat. It’s a song that sets the tone for Eloise’s place in the industry, blending electric sounds and ethereal, airy vocals.
The healing journey captured in ‘999,’ ‘Delicate,’ and ‘Lifetime.’
The album’s third track, ‘999,’ delves into bluesy territory and immediately allows us to connect to Eloise on her personal journey. Similarly, songs like ‘Delicate’ and ‘Lifetime’ explore the darker aspects of healing that Eloise experienced. Through these songs, we’re able to understand Eloise both as a person and an artist.
Songs where the storytelling shines:
Within the album, songs like ‘Paper’ and ‘Hunger’ really let us enjoy Eloise’s talent for storytelling and songwriting. The stripped-back beats highlight her impressive vocal range. And, with ‘Glasshouse,’ she effortlessly merges high-energy disco vibes with her quintessentially British accent and strong feminine energy. If you love Dua Lipa, you’ll adore Eloise Viola.
Bring out the ballads!
With every great album comes great ballads, and GLASSHOUSE has those! Tracks like ‘Spaceship’ and ‘Alone’ offer soothing melodies and insane harmonies. They sit together perfectly as we enter the final songs of the album.
Eloise ends the album with optimism.
The final tracks on the album include the optimistic ‘Easy’ and reflective ‘Moments.’ Where ‘Easy’ is the ultimate anthem for self-love, where Eloise sings, “I’m gonna go easy on myself,” the perspective shifts on ‘Moments,’ where the advice is shared with a lover. In ‘Moments,’ Eloise emphasizes the two-way nature of a relationship, asking for communication and remaining positive that it’ll work out.
The final song on GLASSHOUSE is a literal banger. It houses a completely different, slightly haunting, and very cinematic song, ‘Higher.’ Ending the album with this bold song solidifies how versatile Eloise is and hints at her promising future. In fact, this song might as well be on a soundtrack to the next blockbuster.
Did you love Eloise Viola’s disco debut as much as we did? What are your favorite songs on the album (we know it’s nearly impossible to pick just one)? Let us know in the comments below, on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.
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