OKEAN ELZY - Lighthouse - CD [OCT 25]

CD - with 8-page booklet. 

Ukraine's most beloved and enduring band Okean Elzy will release their first-ever English-language studio album, Lighthouse, on October 11 via Elektra. It is now available for pre-order on all streaming platforms. The group herald the record’s announcement with the title track and new single ‘Lighthouse’ featuring John Rzeznik of Goo Goo Dolls out on all streaming platforms now. Produced by John Feldmann (Blink 182, Avril Lavigne, 5 Seconds of Summer), and co-written by Slava, Feldmann and Eva Arnby Busacker (5 Seconds of Summer, Landon Barker), the track also features Travis Barker on drums. A portion of the proceeds from the song will be donated to United24, an initiative launched by the president of Ukraine in support of the country during the ongoing war. The song is accompanied by a cinematic music video – available to stream on the band’s official YouTube channel.

Okean Elzy’s lead vocalist Sviastoslav ‘Slava’ Vakarchuk says, "The creative process was a unique experience for me. Working alongside Feldy and Evey was both fun and inspirational. The song came together in a matter of minutes. Having Travis on drums took the vibe up to a whole other level, and is yet another example of how special the human camaraderie and support is on this track."

"Lighthouse is a very powerful metaphor for me," Slava continues. "As a Ukrainian I couldn't think of a better metaphor to express our hope for the future, which is part of why the song and album bear that name."

Okean Elzy radiate luminous energy through ‘Lighthouse’. Anchored to a steady beat, warm guitars ebb and flow beneath a heartfelt promise, “Take my hand, I’ll get you through the storm.” The momentum builds as the song climaxes on an uplifting chorus, “Tonight, I’ll be your lighthouse, shining on.” Meanwhile, Vakarchuk and Rzeznik lock into a bold and bright back-and-forth. The music video seamlessly translates this energy to the screen, capturing the chemistry between the frontmen.

With their upcoming album, Okean Elzy aims to transcend borders and share the rich tapestry of Ukrainian culture with audiences around the world. The album will include collaborations from Travis Barker (Blink-182), Paul O'Duffy and Diane Warren. 

Consistently selling-out stadium shows, winning multiple YUNA Awards (the nation’s equivalent to the Grammys or the BRITs), and topping airplay charts, Okean Elzy are undoubtedly Ukraine’s biggest band.

Tracklist: 

1.    Voices Are Rising
2.    Lighthouse (feat. John Rzeznik)
3.    Might Have Been a Dream
4.    Love on Fire
5.    Running Away 
6.    Broken Pieces of Me
7.    Favorite Sound
8.    Doves Will Sing
9.    Nowhere
10.    Lullaby