Hawaiian-born, L.A.-based producer KEPIK is a musical phenom known for his emotive genre-blurring style that spans trap, melodic bass, trance, dubstep, and beyond. Hidden Axis is an emerging Bay Area-based producer celebrating connection and self-acceptance in sonic form. The two artists are joining forces for the powerful midtempo single “Darkness We Rise.” The collaboration arrives on SLANDER’s Heaven Sent imprint on July 11.
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“Darkness We Rise” stays true to its title, taking listeners through the abyss, while paving a path to push beyond. The cinematic intro balances between alluring and ominous, as eerie vocal bends drift through the ether. Punchy percussion drives the track before sinister vocals emerge from the shadows, pulling listeners into its foreboding depths. An overwhelming explosion of emotion is signaled by the futuristic midtempo bass drop, which juggles mind-warping synths, glitchy electro-infused textures, and gritty low-end. “Darkness We Rise” is an electric midtempo monster celebrating the power that comes with conquering the inner demons, no matter how difficult the battle may be.
KEPIK explains the inspiration behind the release, saying, “‘Darkness We Rise’ is for anyone who’s been through hell and has come back stronger than ever. It’s a reminder that our darkest moments can be the birthplace of our greatest power.”
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” “My Demons,” and his most recent offering “Northern Star” with ELUDE earning press coverage from Aipate, IMPRINT, Indie Dream, Find Your Sounds, Beat For Beat, Indie Dream, and Perspective. His music has been supported by Illenium, Gryffin, and Alison Wonderland, while also releasing alongside Trivecta, Kill The Noise, and HALIENE.
Bay Area-based Hidden Axis is a DJ and producer inspiring listeners to find their way back home through moody, gritty bass music. Her music has garnered over a million streams across platforms with notable collaborations alongside Elephante, Hoang, Meggie York, glasscat, and Medyk. Earlier this year, she flexed her remix talents via her gripping take on HALIENE’s “Memory of You,” taken from the latter’s ‘Water (Remixes)’ album issued via Ophelia. She’s been spinning some serious hype from her exhilarating performances, having provided live support for top-shelf talent including ILLENIUM, The Chainsmokers, NURKO, Jason Ross, HALIENE, Fairlane, and Last Heroes.
“Darkness We Rise” is an empowering midtempo beast of a track, one made to inspire fans to face their demons head-on.
KEPIK and Hidden Axis’ new single “Darkness We Rise” is available on all platforms via Heaven Sent.
More About Kepik
Hawaii born and bred but now based in LA, Kevin Cheung, going by the moniker KEPIK, is a Chinese-American multi-genre dance music producer specializing in creating immersive soundscapes and emotive melodies. His diverse influence from various music styles has inspired KEPIK to continually expand his production and grow beyond one single genre. By fusing elements from all spectrums of genres, he’s able to seamlessly sculpt a unique canvas and paint a story that evokes emotions in the listener. In doing so, he has established himself as a multi-genre force of nature with a sound that transcends melodic bass, dubstep, trap, trance, and beyond. As KEPIK continues to pave his way, he’s landed remixes for a few heavyweights such as Kill The Noise, Trivecta and HALIENE. He’s also gained support from the likes of ILLENIUM, Gryffin, SLANDER, NGHTMRE, Alison Wonderland, Adventure Club and more! His musical prowess has landed him releases on prolific labels such as Heaven Sent, Ophelia, and Lost In Dreams. With his festival debut at EDC Las Vegas 2024, and multiple releases already underway, his journey is only getting started…
More About Hidden Axis
DJ/ Music Producer Hidden Axis aims to inspire people to find their way back home through moody, gritty bass music. “Home” can mean multiple things: a place, people, comfort in one’s own skin, pursuing our passions and aligning with our best lives, among a few examples. With nearly 1 million streams across platforms, Hidden Axis has supported industry heavyweights like The Chainsmokers, ILLENIUM, Nurko, HALIENE, ARMNHMR, and more. She has taken the stage at premier venues, including Exchange LA, The Midway SF, and NOVA SD, proving herself as a rising force in the scene. 2025 is set to be her biggest year yet. She kicked things off with an official remix of Elephante and Hoang’s “Know Your Name” via Hidden Horizon and an official remix for HALIENE’s “Memory of You”, which dropped March 14 via Ophelia Records. She’s since garnered attention from Dim Mak, Flosstradamus & Lil Jon for her ‘IDGAF’ flip, and she is stoked to be making her Heaven Sent debut.