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Eli Ostheimer

Eli Ostheimer

Songwriter

Eli Ostheimer is a versatile songwriter, who is also an artist both under his upcoming solo project entitled "Garret Elias" and as the lead singer of the band good problem. With a musical range that spans pop, alternative, hip-hop/rap, country, folk, and the dance/electronic genres, Ostheimer's eclectic artistry traces back to his early teens. Inspired by hip-hop giants like Mac Miller and J Cole, he began his musical journey at the age of 13 rapping under the artist name "30". The year of 2020 marked a significant expansion in his musical capabilities; learning to play the guitar amidst the COVID pandemic, he delved into pop and alternative music, drawing influence from bands such as Counting Crows, The Kooks, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Beyond his involvement as Garret Elias, good problem and 30, Ostheimer dedicates himself to evolving his work as a songwriter, a pursuit that has enabled collaborations with a diverse array of creatives including: Said The Sky, Odd Mob, ALINA, Boy In Space, spookybands, Stu Stapleton, Public Library Commute, Mathias Julin, Augustana, Quarters of Change, and Heather Sommer. 

Highlights

  • Multi-Genre Collaborator – Diverse Credits: Has written across a wide spectrum of genres—from alt-pop and folk to EDM and hip-hop—with credits alongside artists like Said The Sky, Odd Mob, ALINA, Public Library Commute, and Quarters of Change.
  • Artist Spotlight – Garret Elias: Launching a new solo project under the name Garret Elias, blending introspective songwriting with dynamic pop-alternative production rooted in his genre-spanning influences.
  • Frontman Energy – good problem: Leads the rising alt-rock band good problem as its vocalist and creative force, channeling the spirit of 2000s indie with a modern twist.
  • Early Roots – From 30 to Now: First stepped into the music scene at age 13 as a rapper under the name 30, drawing inspiration from Mac Miller and J. Cole—a foundation that continues to inform his lyrical style and rhythmic instincts.
  • Pandemic Evolution – Guitar-Driven Sound: Taught himself guitar during the 2020 lockdown, sparking a shift toward melodic songwriting and alternative rock, inspired by icons like Counting Crows and The Kooks.
  • Creative Chameleon – Expanding Reach: Actively building a catalog of genre-fluid collaborations, including recent work with Boy In Space, spookybands, Mathias Julin, and Heather Sommer, cementing his status as a go-to for both mainstream and indie acts.
Artist One-Sheet

Eli Ostheimer

Songwriter

Eli Ostheimer is a versatile songwriter, who is also an artist both under his upcoming solo project entitled "Garret Elias" and as the lead singer of the band good problem. With a musical range that spans pop, alternative, hip-hop/rap, country, folk, and the dance/electronic genres, Ostheimer's eclectic artistry traces back to his early teens. Inspired by hip-hop giants like Mac Miller and J Cole, he began his musical journey at the age of 13 rapping under the artist name "30". The year of 2020 marked a significant expansion in his musical capabilities; learning to play the guitar amidst the COVID pandemic, he delved into pop and alternative music, drawing influence from bands such as Counting Crows, The Kooks, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Beyond his involvement as Garret Elias, good problem and 30, Ostheimer dedicates himself to evolving his work as a songwriter, a pursuit that has enabled collaborations with a diverse array of creatives including: Said The Sky, Odd Mob, ALINA, Boy In Space, spookybands, Stu Stapleton, Public Library Commute, Mathias Julin, Augustana, Quarters of Change, and Heather Sommer.