KEPIK and ELUDE Join Forces With Esteemed Songstress Luma on Awe-Inspiring Melodic Dubstep Single “Northern Star” on Heaven Sent – OUT NOW
Hawaiian-born, L.A.-based producer KEPIK is renowned for his emotive genre-blurring style that spans trap, melodic bass, trance, dubstep, and beyond. ELUDE is an Orange County-brewed producer making his name known with a sound that fuses ethereal soundscapes and immersive dubstep. Combining their styles with the magnificent vocal talents of NYC singer/songwriter Luma comes “Northern Star”. The collaboration arrives on SLANDER’s Heaven Sent imprint on May 30.
“Northern Star” is an immersive emotional dubstep offering that balances a distant sense of hope against the weight of the world. Breathy vocal bends and melancholic keys conjure a sense of wistful reflection. Luma’s lush delivery is airy and breathtaking, capturing the heavy burden of dealing with desperation in isolation. As the lyrics look to the sky for a guiding light, otherworldly arps and tension-building drums envelop into an epic release. Soaring melodies intertwine with heavenly vocal bends, as glitchy flourishes transcend into a cacophony of shrieking sub-bass and metallic percussion. Darkness descends in the stripped-back break before building into an epic climax built around towering synths and awe-inspiring vocal chops.
KEPIK breaks down the message behind the release, saying, “For anyone who’s ever felt the weight of another day press down like it might break you; for those long drives in the dark where the silence gets loud, and the road feels endless. Because everybody’s got a northern star, that distant light that keeps them looking up, even when everything feels too heavy to carry.”
Born in Hawaii and now based in Los Angeles, KEPIK has been creating his own lane in dance music with a multi-genre discography that is powered by emotional appeal and immersive soundscapes. The producer is a mainstay on the Heaven Sent label, with previous singles “Fighting For,” “Ghost of You” and his most recent offering “My Demons,” earning press coverage from This Songs Slaps, Find Your Sounds, Indie Dream, Frontview Magazine, Aipate, and Beat For Beat. His music has been supported by Illenium, Gryffin, and Alison Wonderland, while also releasing alongside Trivecta, Kill The Noise, and HALIENE.
Hailing from Orange County, ELUDE is a rising force in the scene with a signature style that blends atmospheric textures with euphoric drops. His music invites listeners into a world where time and space dissolve. He boasts collaborations alongside Medyk, Lexi Scatena, and UNDY, and has seen support from the legendary Illenium.
Born and raised in New Jersey, Luma is an exceptionally talented singer-songwriter, producer, and solo artist. Constantly striving to be a light to the world of electronic music and beyond, her talent shines brightly throughout her ever-growing catalog. Her discography is stacked with high-profile releases alongside Moore Kismet, Adventure Club, Ookay, Blanke, MitiS, ARMNHMR, and Nurko. Pulling from a deep-rooted love for storytelling and true human connection, Luma’s songs never fail to represent something beautiful. Having amassed nearly 60 million streams as a writer and vocalist in dance music, her knack for magnetic melodies and lyrical introspection are embodied in everything she does.
“Northern Star” is a triumphant anthem that allows listeners to feel life’s burdens while reminding them that there is something greater pulling them ahead.