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Infusing playfulness and wonder into the Australian pop music industry, independent Brisbane pop artist ELSKA has just wrapped performing for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Returning to the spotlight in 2022, ELSKA stepped boldly into the sounds of the discotheque - swirling together the spirits of ‘70s disco and ’80s synths - with a new brand of effervescent synth-pop that makes you wanna sing into a hairbrush and dance like no one’s watching. ELSKA's forthcoming single 'Flashback' (out Oct 6) is a vibrant and anthemic pop anthem that is deeply cathartic - unveiling a chapter of ELSKA's life that was once hidden away. An uplifting and inspiring song of bravery, 'Flashback' offers an empowering perspective on acknowledging our shadows. Sonically reminiscent of Holly Humberstone and Kita Alexander, 'Flashback' proves that even the darkest of memories can be transformed into a source of vibrant strength, hope, and connection. Throughout 2022, ELSKA released a body of pop bops, collaborating with ARIA chart producer Brad Hosking [Amy Shark] – calling to mind artists like Betty Who, MUNA, Dua Lipa, and BEKA. Designed for hazy days and delirious dance floor nights, ELSKA's electric synth-pop era secured her a string of success throughout 2022 – including a national Spotify ad sync, a semi-finalist nomination in the International Song writing Competition; and international representation of her synth-pop catalogue of music with a U.S. music licencing sync agency. In 2018, ELSKA made a sensational debut on the Gold Coast scene with her captivating fusion of looped harp and feelgood pop. Winning the Buskers by the Creek competition and impressing at the Airlie Beach Music Festival, ELSKA quickly gained widespread recognition. Prominent UK music producer Dan Swift [Imogen Heap; Snow Patrol] took notice, inviting ELSKA to collaborate on her debut singles in London. ELSKA launched her debut single 'Boy' on the same day she gave an inspiring keynote speech for global brand TEDx, on realizing creative dreams. ELSKA won the 2019 Gold Coast Music Awards People's Choice and secured a RADF grant to share her inspiring story through her short music documentary 'Heart & Harp'; which was screened at multiple film festivals, including Sydney’s Australian Music Week Film Festival. ELSKA continued to soar with national tours and performances at prestigious events like the Commonwealth Games, Adelaide Fringe Festival, and Canberra's National Folk Festival.