ELTUS drops new track “CAN’T OWN ME”

Paris-based electronic artist ELTUS is driven by the simple but powerful idea that music should be experienced in an entirely consuming fashion. Arriving with a clearly mapped out creative philosophy and a penchant for emotional impact, he’s built his work around the idea that a track should create a moment, offering listeners a place to escape, reflect and become completely immersed in sound. His productions move between tension and release, balancing the energy of electronic music with a deeper sense of feeling and purpose.

As the creative force behind his own output, ELTUS maintains control over every stage of the process and from the first spark of an idea through to the final master, each element passes through his hands. That level of involvement is all about preserving the emotional context of each track and ensuring that every production communicates the feeling he originally imagined. His sound lands within the landscape of electronic music, drawing influence from bass house, progressive house and EDM with these elements coalescing into a fluid and adaptable style that changes with each release.

ELTUS first introduced his sonic world in December last year with debut single “NOT FOREVER” and he returned in February with “Don’t Forget Me (Arabic Version),” continuing to explore the relationship between electronic production and emotional storytelling. More recently, “HUSH HUSH HUSH” further expanded his growing catalogue, building anticipation for his latest release and the next stage of his artistic adventure.

That chapter arrives with the new single titled “CAN’T OWN ME,” featuring vocalist Askella, a track that revolves around independence, self-expression and the rejection of being controlled. The song’s origins come from a transformative moment ELTUS witnessed while travelling, where he observed a woman’s quiet defiance of being defined by someone else’s expectations and that moment became the emotional spark for a track centred on freedom and personal identity. Askella’s vocal performance brings the theme to life with a sense of strength and determination, cutting through the track’s relentless club energy while maintaining a clear human presence.

Set up by smokey choral textures, Askella soulful vocalisations ring out above the bubble of synths before stuttering into the distance as woozy lead synth lines flicker. The build up of tapped percussion then kicks off a grooving dance pop scene that rolls with infectious melodic hooks carrying empowering lyricism, wrapped in a moody sonic fabric. Stacked with bold synth textures and driven by punching beats, “CAN’T OWN ME” sees ELTUS lay down an exhilarating electronic pop anthem that’s catchy, energising and thematically profound from start to finish.

Once again putting his songwriting flair and sound design panache on full display, with his new single, ELTUS delivers an epic musical moment that’s sure to light up dancefloors all over the world. As he continues to impress with each new release, this exciting producer on the rise is sure to win over countless listeners with his truly captivating musical output and we can’t wait to see what he’s got in store next.

Listen to CAN’T OWN ME below

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