On eleu’s new single “r u shy or smthn,” it’s hard not to think about Erika de Casier when the chorus hits. The hook’s blend of cute and catchy lingers in the brain. It’s the artist's first song since her SOFT CUTE HARD EP, a heartfelt melding of hyperpop and R&B influences that eleu describes as being “unified by an aesthetic idea that each song stands on its own.”

Describing herself as a "mythical sorceress of play," eleu moves effortlessly between careful and confrontational, guided perhaps more by instinct than genre. There’s a quiet allure to her voice and songwriting. On this new track, the production takes a backseat, letting her melodic vocals take the lead. It’s a delicate, confident little ballad, and I wouldn’t be surprised if that de Casier-esque hook ends up looping in your head as you go about your day.