Led by husband-and-wife duo South Africa-born Jean-Philip Grobler and Germany-born Patti Beranek, St. Lucia burst onto the scene with their shimmery synth-driven pop debut effort, When The Night, in 2013. The record was produced by Grobler himself, with additional production and mixing from Chris Zane, Rich Costey (Muse, Foo Fighters) and Andy Baldwin (Bjork, Elle King). Their follow-up record, 2016’s Matter, yielded the massive hit “Dancing On Glass,” while the band collaborated with artists such as Jack Antonoff, RAC, and more. Two years later, Hyperion represented a creative and intriguing shift, abounding with bright synths that were reminiscent of 80s pop music yet grounded in sonic modernity through Grobler’s uninhibited optimism. In 2022, St. Lucia signed with Nettwerk and subsequently released their fourth studio album Utopia, which led to a North American headlining tour and critical praise from the likes of Paper, NYLON, FLOOD, NPR, Billboard, PASTE, and more.

In March 2025, the band shared their fifth album, Fata Morgana: Dawn, a sprawling psychedelic pop journey that explores themes of isolation, escapism, and personal growth, weaving together elements of dance music, cinematic scores, and bold experimentation. The album expands St. Lucia’s sonic landscape, drawing inspiration from 1960s and 1970s psychedelic pop, the gritty pre-’80s NYC dance scene, and the grandeur of classic film scores. In December 2025, the band release Fata Morgana: Dusk, the second installment of the band’s ambitious double album Fata Morgana. Serving as the vibrant, modern counterpart to this year’s earlier release, Fata Morgana: Dawn, Dusk embraces St. Lucia’s pop and electronic sensibilities while continuing their expansive exploration of sound and theme.

St. Lucia has generated over 350M combined global streams, performed at festivals such as Coachella, Lollapalooza, Governors Ball, Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, Firefly, Austin City Limits, Vaivén, and more, late night TV performances on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and Late Night with Seth Meyers, brand partnerships with Honda, Pepsi, Converse, American Airlines, Verizon, McDonald’s and sync placements on The Resident (FOX), Victoria’s Secret, Taco Bell, Squarespace, FIFA (EA Sports), Looking (HBO), and Marc Jacobs.

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