Brian Elodi steps out from years of private songwriting with After Only, his debut 13-track album, a deeply personal indie-folk record shaped by family, memory, and long-form craft.
The project began after the birth of Elodi’s daughter, when he set out to preserve songs written across nearly three decades as a musical time capsule.
What began as a demo collection developed into a fuller record through his collaboration with Washington, D.C.-based producer Ben.
Inspired by Bon Iver, Iron & Wine, and The Lumineers, the album blends acoustic guitars, understated arrangements, and conversational vocals, favouring emotional honesty over polish.
The artwork was painted and designed by Elodi’s wife, adding another family-made element to the release. Elodi shares:
My three-year-old daughter thinks I’m famous because that’s what I told her. She sings the songs better than I do.
After years of sharing his music only with family and close friends, Brian Elodi is finally opening that archive to a wider audience.