# Eli's 'Goddess Of Grieving' Playlist

> Eli releases 'The Goddess Of Grieving' playlist for NME's The Cover.
- Title: Eli's 'Goddess Of Grieving' Playlist · NME | Shortify
- Summary: Eli releases 'The Goddess Of Grieving' playlist for NME's The Cover. Eli creates a moody playlist for NME's The Cover featuring Charli XCX, Ariana Grande…
- Keywords: eli, the cover, charli xcx, ariana grande, phoebe bridgers, aretha franklin, alice coltrane, nme, spotify, apple music, 2025, stage girl
- Source: NME — https://nme.com/news/music/eli-the-cover-playlist-3972109
- Published: 2026-10-05T08:30:47+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: eli, the cover, charli xcx, ariana grande, phoebe bridgers, aretha franklin, alice coltrane, nme, spotify, apple music, 2025, stage girl
## Eli's The Cover Story
Eli appears on NME's weekly The Cover feature, written by Bailey Slater with photography by Emma Drew Berson.
## Exclusive Playlist Launch
Eli curates 'The Goddess Of Grieving' playlist featuring Charli XCX, Ariana Grande, Phoebe Bridgers, Aretha Franklin, and Alice Coltrane.
## 2025 Debut Album
Eli released her 2025 debut album 'Stage Girl' with theatrical Y2K-coded pop songs and confessional lyrics.
## Fame and Identity
Eli describes her pursuit of fame as an escape from capitalism but now realizes bigger conversations are needed.
## Fanbase Growth
Eli has gained fans including Troye Sivan, Doechii, and Zara Larsson through her raw and modern music.
## Key takeaway

Eli creates a moody playlist for NME's The Cover featuring Charli XCX, Ariana Grande, Phoebe Bridgers, Aretha Franklin, and Alice Coltrane.