Eli "Paperboy" Reed

Eli “Paperboy” Reed returns with "Getting There", a soulful and deeply personal album about the realities of lasting love. Rather than focusing on the excitement of falling in love, Reed explores the commitment, resilience, and everyday devotion it takes to stay in love through life’s ups and downs.

Produced by legendary songwriter and performer Swamp Dogg, "Getting There" blends classic soul, gospel, R&B, country, and rock ’n’ roll into a timeless collection of songs. Recorded largely live in Brooklyn, the album showcases Reed’s mature songwriting, rich vocals, and a heartfelt perspective shaped by family life, experience, and growth.

Across the album, Reed captures both the joy and challenges of long-term relationships. Songs celebrate loyalty, perseverance, and shared dreams, while others reflect on loss, regret, and the fragility of love when it is neglected. The result is a warm, honest, and deeply human record that finds beauty not in the fireworks of romance, but in the quiet work of keeping the flame alive.

With "Getting There", Eli "Paperboy" Reed is hitting the Netherlands again:

17/07: Lichtenvoorde, NL - Zwarte Cross
06/11: Sittard, NL - Poppodium Volt
07/11: Groningen, NL - Take Root
08/11: Breda, NL - Mezz