Some songs fade into the background — and then there are songs that stop you cold, pulling you into their emotional gravity. Eyal Erlich’s music belongs firmly in the latter category. The Tel Aviv–based indie rock singer-songwriter has built a reputation for tackling the raw corners of life — grief, longing, and complicated love — with an honesty that feels both fragile and empowering. With his band beside him, he transforms those emotions into live performances that leave a lasting imprint.
In this feature, we explore four of his standout live tracks, the influences that shaped him, and the musicians who help bring his songs to life.
The Artist
Eyal Erlich’s musical journey began with the sound of The Beatles spinning endlessly on his father’s stereo, later shaped by the grandeur of Puccini’s operas and the haunting harmonies of Renaissance a cappella. Those influences built the foundation for an artist who refuses to fit neatly into one genre. His music blends classic rock lyricism with a deeply human sensitivity — always chasing emotional truth over perfection.
On stage, that honesty is amplified by a band that feels like an extension of him. Guitarist and producer Omer Hershmanadds both texture and warmth to every arrangement, while Adi Gigi (bass) and Barak Kram (drums) keep the heartbeat steady. The chemistry between them is undeniable — not just professional, but personal. Their performances feel like a shared language built on friendship, trust, and the joy of making music together.
All in All
The first of these live tracks, All in All, might be Erlich’s most vulnerable song. Written after the passing of his partner, it captures the stillness and clarity that sometimes follows loss. Instead of collapsing under sorrow, the song moves with quiet reflection — equal parts grief and grace.
On stage, that emotion becomes something bigger. The band gives All in All a delicate structure, turning Erlich’s private pain into something universal. It feels less like a performance and more like a dialogue with loss — an invitation for the audience to feel their own stories within his.
Jenny
Jenny trades devastation for tenderness. It’s the kind of song that feels like discovering someone’s letter and realizing the words echo your own life. Eyal sings it with a quiet vulnerability — open, raw, and entirely unguarded.
What makes it so moving is its familiarity. Anyone who’s ever fallen deeply in love, or watched that love drift away, can find themselves in Jenny. The band knows when to step back and let the story breathe — leaving just enough space for the song’s emotional weight to land. It’s one of Erlich’s most intimate and accessible live moments.
Already In
With Already In, Erlich turns inward again, blending reflection with restraint. The track feels layered and atmospheric — a meditation on love, distance, and the moments that blur between wanting and understanding. Listening to it is like being invited into a private room of memories, only to realize you’ve been there before in your own life.
There’s sadness in it, but it’s beautifully contained. The live performance deepens that effect — the audience drawn into a hushed, shared reflection where the music speaks louder than words.
I Wish I Knew
Few songs capture the ache of lost love as poignantly as I Wish I Knew. Written about an intense relationship that lives only in memory, the song feels like a letter sent years too late. Erlich performs it with a quiet ache, his voice carrying the weight of time and the acceptance that follows heartbreak.
Hearing it live feels almost cinematic — like watching someone revisit a version of themselves they’ve outgrown, yet still miss. For the listener, it sparks their own memories — the things we wish we’d said, the moments that got away.
What makes these recordings so special is their authenticity. There’s no gloss, no excess — just a songwriter unafraid to sit inside big emotions, backed by a band that knows exactly how to support that honesty. Tracks like All in All, Jenny, Already In, and I Wish I Knew stay with you long after they end, because they come from a place of truth.
If you’re drawn to artists who wear their hearts on their sleeves, keep your eyes on Eyal Erlich. His band will embark on an Israeli tour from September through December 2025, bringing these songs — and new ones — to stages across the country.
Follow him on Instagram, Spotify, and YouTube for the latest updates and performances. And if you get the chance to see him live, don’t miss it — these are songs meant to be felt in the room, shoulder-to-shoulder with the people who wrote them.
