elise is an American music producer, keyboardist, and vocalist known for fusing elements of jazz, electronic, soul, and ambient music. Based in Colorado, elise has built a name for himself as a deeply expressive artist, often using his music as a form of storytelling and emotional reflection.

He released his debut single, Fantasy, on May 7, 2021, marking the beginning of his solo career with a sound rooted in warm synth textures and expressive piano. His debut album, Foot of the Hill, followed on August 20, 2021. The album was praised for its emotional depth and organic instrumentation, earning elise a "Most Loved" award from New Musik Radar. In the months following its release, he dropped three follow-up singles: Remedy (This Time), Live in the Moment, and Better Late Than Never—each expanding on the introspective and genre-fluid aesthetic.

On April 18, 2025, elise released his sophomore album, Nomad, a more experimental and electronically-influenced body of work that delves into themes of change, self-discovery, and impermanence. Like his debut, Nomad also received a "Most Loved" award from New Musik Radar, further cementing his place as a compelling and innovative voice in the independent music scene.

elise has described his creative process as intuitive and centered around emotional truth. He emphasizes the importance of vulnerability in music, using songwriting and sound design as a form of healing and connection. His artistic identity is rooted in a desire to break boundaries and foster authenticity—both in his own work and in the broader creative community.