August 28, 2026 — Acclaimed musician, songwriter, and actress Sophia Anne Caruso is stepping further into her musical identity with the release of her latest single, “like i like u,” the next preview of her highly anticipated debut full-length album, ON ECSTATIC, arriving September 18.
Driven by a racing electronic pulse and euphoric hyperpop production, “like i like u” transforms a seemingly simple question into an exhilarating emotional rush. At its heart, the track captures the excitement of wanting to know whether a feeling is mutual, while recognizing that time and opportunity are never guaranteed.
Playful, direct, and kinetic, the song moves with an irresistible sense of urgency. Its energetic production mirrors the emotional tension at the center of the track, ultimately delivering a message that feels both youthful and deeply human: say what you feel while you can.
Caruso previously introduced ON ECSTATIC with “Higher State,” an expansive first glimpse into the electronic world she has created for her debut album. Across the project, she explores themes of love, memory, connection, resilience, and hope, transforming personal emotion into an immersive sonic experience.
The album’s title reflects more than a musical aesthetic. ON ECSTATIC represents a state of being — one initially inspired by the freedom and catharsis Caruso experienced through ecstatic dance. That experience became the foundation for a vivid emotional world where hyperpop production meets storytelling and vulnerability.
Rather than simply adopting the genre’s fast-paced and futuristic sound, Caruso uses hyperpop as a vehicle for narrative. The result is an ambitious debut that promises to balance expansive electronic production with intimate songwriting and emotional depth.
Caruso’s creative momentum also extends beyond music. She was recently announced to star in Duncan Sheik’s upcoming Off-Broadway musical adaptation of Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen, adding another major chapter to an already remarkable year.
Known for originating the role of Lydia Deetz in Broadway’s Beetlejuice and later starring alongside Kerry Washington and Charlize Theron in Netflix’s The School for Good and Evil, Caruso has established herself as one of her generation’s compelling performers.
With ON ECSTATIC, however, she is opening a new chapter — one that places her songwriting and musicianship firmly at the center. “like i like u” offers another electrifying glimpse of what is to come.
Sophia Anne Caruso’s ON ECSTATIC arrives September 18.
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