Okean Elzy x Travis Barker x Goo Goo Dolls Share New Single ‘Lighthouse’

Ukraine's most beloved and enduring band Okean Elzy team up with Travis Barker and the Goo Goo Dolls's frontman John Rzeznik to deliver Lighthouse, the title track of their first-ever English-language studio album, Lighthouse, on October 11 via Elektra. 
 
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), Lighthouse shares a message of hope in these tough times, advocating for peace, solidarity and unity. 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. Lighthouse pairs John Rzeznik's passionate vocals with Travis Barker's drums and warm guitars that 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. 
 
About the song, 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. 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. I am extremely honored to have John Rzeznik sing in this song. His performance makes the song feel wider. As a legendary artist he takes this collaboration beyond just music. Thank you for your support of Ukraine, John.

Rzeznik adds,
I’m grateful Okean Elzy asked me to lend my voice to this beautiful song and pleased that proceeds will be donated to such a meaningful cause.