Eli Paperboy Reed - "Getting There"

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Eli Paperboy Reed has gone from young, whippersnapper upstart to elder statesmen of the neo-soul scene. His latest single shows that growth perfectly. "Getting There" is soul and Americana for adults. This could very well be his most mature music to date, and "Getting There" is the kind of song that can appeal to literally any music fan. It's smooth, but with just the slightest bite to keep things interesting. Plus, Reed's upcoming album is produced by Swamp Dogg, so give him a little extra credibility. (Not that he needs it...) While "Getting There" is rooted in soul, it also has branches in folk, country, and rock and roll. 

Eli Paperboy Reed says of his latest single:

“This is grown folks music. I’m not 25 anymore, and I don’t want to make records that sound like I am. I want to make music that’s reflective not just of where I’ve been, but where I’m at right now.”

You can listen to "Getting There" below. The album Getting There is due out September 11 on Yep Roc Records, and is available for pre-order here. For more on Eli Paperboy Reed, check out the artist's website. Upcoming tour dates are below the song and include October 2 and Regattabar in Boston, MA and October 3 at Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River, MA.


7/18 - Lichtenvoorde, NL - Zwarte Cross 2026

9/15 - Chattanooga, TN - WUTC / NPR

9/19 - Nashville, TN - The Grand Ole Opry

9/25 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl

10/2: Boston, MA - Regattabar

10/3: Fall River, MA - Narrows Center for the Arts

11/6 - Sittard NL - Volt

11/7 - Groningen NL - Take Root Festival

11/8 - Breda NL – Mezz

3/9/27 - Leeds, England - Brudenell Social Club 

3/10/27 - Nottingham, England - Metronome 

3/11/27 - Bristol, England - The Fleece 

3/12/27 - London, England - 229

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