Lily Seabird, Eliza Niemi
About This Event
Eliza Niemi and Lily Seabird are billed at the Knitting Factory. Niemi is a Canadian indie pop and rock songwriter and cellist whose solo records Staying Mellow Blows (2023) and Progress Bakery (2025) were longlisted for the Polaris Music Prize. She uses the cello as both melodic anchor and textural instrument, treats the song as a flexible structure, and has appeared at the Knitting Factory alongside electroacoustic and club-informed acts, favoring clarity over spectacle.
About the Artists
Lily Seabird
Lily Seabird is an emerging songwriter working at the intersection of rock/pop and alt-country, with a steady following on streaming platforms. In New York City, she has appeared at the Knitting Factory, including a billed pairing with Canadian songwriter and cellist Eliza Niemi.
Eliza Niemi
Eliza Niemi is a Canadian indie pop and rock songwriter and cellist whose solo records *Staying Mellow Blows* (2023) and *Progress Bakery* (2025) were longlisted for Canada’s Polaris Music Prize. Her work often treats the song as a flexible structure, with the cello used as both melodic anchor and textural instrument.