In the wake of a bustling 2023, EELS enthusiasts found themselves on the edge of their seats awaiting the latest announcement from the enigmatic band. After a prolonged hiatus, the anticipation peaked as the group embarked on their highly awaited Lockdown Hurricane tour of Europe and North America, marking their return to the stage. Fans, yearning for the electrifying experience of an EELS live performance, greeted the tour with an overwhelming enthusiasm that echoed through venues across continents.

Closing out the year with a flourish, EELS gifted their loyal following with a second best-of compilation album titled EELS So Good: Essential EELS, Vol.2. This musical treasure trove featured timeless tracks spanning the band's illustrious career, accompanied by a fresh single titled "Christmas, Why You Gotta Do Me Like This," adding a sprinkle of seasonal cheer to their repertoire.

But the crescendo of excitement reached its pinnacle with the revelation of a new album, EELS TIME!. Recorded in Los Feliz, California and Dublin, Ireland, this latest offering is a collection of twelve brand new tracks. Collaborating with a lineup of renowned artists including Koool G Murder, The Chet, Tyson Ritter, Sean Coleman, and more, EELS continues to defy expectations with their eclectic sound and magnetic stage presence.

At the helm of this ever-evolving musical journey is Mark Oliver Everett, or E as he also goes by, the enigmatic principal singer/songwriter whose introspective lyricism has been the hallmark of EELS' illustrious career. Since their groundbreaking 1996 debut, Beautiful Freak, EELS have navigated the currents of the music industry with unparalleled creativity and resilience, releasing a total of 14 studio albums.

Beyond the confines of the recording studio, E's creative genius has transcended into the realm of literature with the highly acclaimed book, Things The Grandchildren Should Know. Furthermore, his compelling personal story was immortalized in the award-winning documentary, Parallel Worlds, Parallel Lives, which explored his profound journey to understand his quantum physicist father, Hugh Everett III.