The multi-platinum singer-songwriter elijah woods offers a glimpse of his debut album, Can We Talk?, through his new single “Slicked Back Hair.”
On September 12, 2025, elijah woods dropped another single shortly after wrapping up his tour across Asia. The pop artist released “Slicked Back Hair,” a track with melodic rhythms and an addictive anthem-like feel. The song serves as another sneak peek of the singer’s debut album, Can We Talk?, which will be released on October 14.
You can stream elijah woods’ new single here and pre-save the album here.
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elijah woods on the Story Behind “Slicked Back Hair”
“Slicked Back Hair” once again proves the versatility of elijah woods as an artist in today’s music scene. The song talks about vulnerability, growth, and lasting connections between people. In fact, the single received instant love from fans and quickly became a fan-favorite during elijah’s summer tour.
Fans were already singing along to every word even before the song’s official release. elijah woods shares:
Slicked Back Hair” is about meeting someone who changes everything—the kind of person who turns you from a caterpillar into a butterfly.
Can We Talk?: elijah woods’ Debut Album
elijah woods’ debut album, Can We Talk?, marks a major milestone in his musical journey. After releasing five EPs and multiple viral singles over the past five years, he has already established himself as a successful independent artist. elijah has amassed over 1 billion global streams and built a loyal fanbase of more than 5 million followers. Those numbers alone speak volumes about his growth.
Can We Talk? not only showcases elijah’s vulnerability but also highlights the intimacy and emotional depth that define his songwriting—while still embracing the infectious pop sound that brought him to fame.
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elijah woods’ Success Throughout His Career
elijah recently wrapped up his second headline tour across Asia, Give Me The Sunlight. The tour included 12 cities, with sold-out shows in Taipei and Hong Kong. He also performed a marquee set at The Sounds Project in Jakarta and graced the stage at the iconic Summer Sonic Festival in Osaka and Tokyo. Other stops on his concluded tour included Singapore, Manila, and Bangkok.
Looking back to 2024, during his first Asia tour in May, elijah shared the stage with Niall Horan in Jakarta. He also performed at the Seoul Jazz Festival, joining a lineup alongside Jeremy Zucker, Lauv, and JP Saxe. Today, Asia dominates his global streaming audience, with top cities including Indonesia (#2), the Philippines (#3), Taiwan (#5), India (#7), Malaysia (#8), Thailand (#9), and Singapore (#11).
Moreover, elijah’s charisma extends beyond music into fashion. He recently graced the cover of Esquire Singapore and was featured in VMAN SEA, NYLON Manila, and The Greatest Magazine—with even more coverage on the way.
With elijah woods’ much-awaited debut album set for release, 2025 is surely shaping up to be his breakout year on the global stage.
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