20-year-old rising pop artist Elle Darlington releases her fresh summer bop, “summer crush.” Elle’s bubbly personality jumps out on the track as she sings about a fun and carefree summer crush. With glittery production that explodes into a euphoric chorus, you’ll find yourself running to the dance floor with your friends while belting alongside Elle. Listen HERE. The song was produced by the iconic Steve Mac, who’s worked with Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, BTS, Lewis Capaldi, One Direction, Little Mix, The Chainsmokers, and so many more. In tandem with the release, Elle also shares a fun summery video that she filmed on a summer vacation. Watch HERE.
“‘summer crush’ is a bright and dreamy pop song about those fleeting summer flings that you wish could last,” Elle says about the song. “It’s a super fun mantra to remind yourself to stay grounded and not catch feelings. It’s just a summer crush!”
Elle grew up in rural Wales but moved to London earlier in 2023 to pursue her music career and is poised to become one of the UK’s next breakthrough artists. Now signed to Columbia Records, Elle’s music pushes the boundaries of contemporary pop; her voice is undeniably incredible and the inspiration she has drawn from the multitude of artists she grew up listening to makes her sound truly unique. A hugely promising year ahead, Elle has been featured in People Magazine’s Emerging Artists Making Their Mark This Winter and Rolling Stone’s Pop Artist to Watch in 2024. Stay tuned for much more to come from Elle Darlington!
