GUIDED BY LIGHT: “NORTHERN STAR” BY KEPIK x ELUDE x LUMA CHARTS AN EMOTIONAL JOURNEY THROUGH THE NIGHT
Tuesday June 10, 2025 by That Chick Krys
There’s something magnetic about “Northern Star,” the latest progressive trance anthem from KEPIK, ELUDE, and Luma. It doesn’t just fill the room – it lifts you out of it, guiding you through a landscape of emotion and sound like a beacon in the dark. This is the kind of track that reminds you why trance matters: it’s not just about the drop, or the build, or the technical wizardry. It’s about the feeling – the sense that, for a few minutes, you’re somewhere else entirely.
KEPIK’s fingerprints are all over this one, and his story bleeds into the sound. Born and raised in Hawaii, now shaping his craft in the San Francisco Bay Area, KEPIK has always been about more than just genre. You can hear it in the way “Northern Star” refuses to sit still – progressive trance at its core, but swirling with touches of house, chill, and even a little pop shimmer. Every beat feels intentional, every melody built to tug at something deeper.
The production is lush and cinematic, with sweeping synths that rise and fall like ocean waves at night. Percussion is driving but never overpowering, and the bass is warm, pulsing beneath it all like a steady heartbeat. When the chorus hits, it’s pure lift-off – a surge of melody and energy that feels like breaking through clouds and seeing starlight for the first time.
Luma’s vocals are the soul of the track. Her tone is crystalline and vulnerable, giving life to lyrics about hope, direction, and finding your way when everything else feels lost. “You’re my northern star / Guiding me through the dark,” she sings, and it’s instantly relatable. The words don’t just land – they linger, echoing long after the track fades out.
What really sets “Northern Star” apart is how it grows with every listen. KEPIK’s refusal to be boxed in by genre shines here: he bends styles, blends influences, and delivers a track that feels both familiar and new. It’s not just a song – it’s a journey, and you’ll want to take the ride again and again.
“Northern Star” has been added to my “Summer Vibes“ and “Wanderlust” playlists on Spotify!
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