Purchase of vinyl includes a postcard signed by Jean-Philip Grobler.
Essentially the solo vehicle for singer/songwriter Jean-Philip Grobler, the Brooklyn-based St. Lucia make shimmery, ‘80’s-influenced, synth-driven pop. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Grobler grew up singing in the Drakensberg Boys Choir School, which found him touring and performing around Europe, Japan, and Australia. After leaving the choir, Grobler attending music school in England before relocating to New York city.
Once there, he began writing his own pop songs and recording under the name St. Lucia. The band’s self-titled EP appeared on Neon Gold in 2012. In 2013, St. Lucia released their full-length debut album, When the Night, featuring the single ‘Elevate.” The album entered the Billboard 200 and hit number six on Billboard’s Top Heatseekers Albums chart.
Grobler and his band then spent the better part of the next few years touring, playing summer festivals and opening for other artists including Charli XCX and Ellie Goulding. In 2016, St. Lucia returned with their sophomore full-length album, Matter, which included the singles “Dancing on the Glass,” “Physical,” and “Love Somebody.”
Now, St. Lucia is releasing their third full-length studio album Hyperion, featuring the recently released singles "A Brighter Love", Walking Away", and "Paradise Is Waiting".
Album includes a digital download.
