Emily Ricks is best known as the original voice of Bonnie in Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 3, but she has spent the years since building an independent music career alongside her animation work, most recently with the breakout rock-pop track “Call It Falling.” Her new single, “Can’t Catch Me,” is a synth-driven alt-pop track that marks her next step in that ongoing crossover between voice acting and original music.
Can’t Catch Me
The single arrives tied directly to a new animation role: Ricks is voicing a brand-new character named Éclair in Season 4 of the hit YouTube series Inanimate Insanity, with “Can’t Catch Me” featured in that season’s seventh episode. The pairing gives the song a built-in identity, blending Ricks’ recognizable vocal delivery with the offbeat, high-energy world of the show. Creatively, the track stands out for the unusual elements it pulls together into a cohesive whole, and Ricks’ voice is the glue holding it all in place, strong enough to carry the song on its own. The overall feel leans indie pop-rock, a sound that suits her vocal style well and gives the track a natural, unforced energy. It’s a fitting next step for an artist who has spent her career moving between two creative lanes, nostalgic childhood animation work and a steadily growing independent pop catalog, without letting either one crowd out the other.
Final Thoughts
“Can’t Catch Me” is a strong showcase of what makes Ricks stand out: a willingness to fold her animation roots directly into her music rather than keeping the two separate. The single lands on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music, on September 4th, with pre-save links available through her social platforms ahead of release. Follow her on TikTok and Instagram for updates.
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