Pop Luminary Elisabeth Elektra Returns with new single “Desire”
We are digging the new tune from Elisabeth Elektra . Another sensual and charged romp through a very modern pop with a high end indie smarts. Catchy, captivating and sci fi pop cool it’s pop from another universe.
Written by Elisabeth and co-produced alongside renowned producer and drummer Jonny Scott (CHVRCHES, The Kills), “Desire” is a captivating preview of her forthcoming album, Hypersigil (due early 2025).
A queer anthem channeling the subversive spirit of musical icons like Prince, Christine and the Queens, and Lady Gaga, “Desire” celebrates individuality, body positivity, femme joy, and the reclamation of sexual agency.
Building upon a long-established foundation of seemingly effortless pop hooks and contagious melodicism, Elisabeth Elektra ascends to a truly anthemic plateau. Drawing inspiration from the best of peak Madonna with shades of Nile Rodgers, she crafts a buoyant hymn to sensuality in all its glorious forms. Supported by a propulsive and cinematic production, “Desire” aspires to timelessness while remaining thoroughly contemporary—an exultant lift in times of shadow, Desire promises to be a late-summer anthem.
Elektra shares her inspiration for the song: “I wanted to create a sanctuary where voices often silenced could find their power. ‘Desire’ is a rebellion against societal norms, a celebration of bodies in all their forms. It’s a battle cry for those who’ve been told their desires are wrong, a reminder that your sexuality is yours and yours alone.”
The accompanying music video, a collaborative effort between Elektra and acclaimed art director and photographer Greta Kalva, is a visually arresting exploration of sensuality and creativity. Inspired by the rich tapestry of Greek mythology, dream life, and queer art, the video serves as a powerful statement on the intersection of these elements.
More than just a song, “Desire” is a cultural touchstone, a clarion call for embracing diversity, challenging societal conventions, and reclaiming personal autonomy. As cultural critic Zeke Apollyon observed, “If OnlyFans were a song, it would be ‘Desire,’ in its celebration of sexual freedom and positivity.”
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