Elke Released New Single Breathless
The Nashville-based artist has shared a new track ahead of her upcoming studio album.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Hip-Hop and Rap
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Nashville artist Elke has released her new single, Breathless. The track comes just weeks before the scheduled release of her next studio album, Big Mike.
Why it matters
The album serves as a creative milestone for the performer, acting as a tribute to both her late father and iconic figures from the nineties.
The upcoming album Big Mike features a total of nine tracks. This release follows the artist's previous 2024 album Divine Urge.
The players
Elke
Elke is a Nashville-based musical artist known for writing and recording her own material.
Congrats Records
Congrats Records is the music label responsible for the release of the upcoming album Big Mike.
The details
Elke wrote the songs for the new project while personally painting and renovating the rooms where she worked. She previously released the single Pusher in September 2026, for which she also directed the music video.
Timeline
Elke released the album Divine Urge in 2024.
The single Pusher was released in September 2026.
Elke released the single Breathless on September 30, 2026.
The album Big Mike is scheduled for release on October 30, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The upcoming album represents a continuation of the artist's discography following the release of Divine Urge in 2024. This project signals a shift in her creative process, as she incorporates personal tributes into her songwriting while maintaining an independent production workflow.
Listeners can currently stream the new single Breathless on major digital music platforms. The full album Big Mike will be available for purchase and streaming on October 30, 2026.
The takeaway
Elke's latest work highlights the trend of artists using home-based, DIY environments to foster deeper personal narratives in their songwriting. Fans can look for the upcoming album to see how these personal tributes translate into the full nine-track project.
What happens next
The album Big Mike is scheduled for release on October 30, 2026.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Broadway World.
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