ILUKA (@ilukamusic) is a rising Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter from Sydney, Australia. Not too long ago, she released a freeing and independent upbeat anthem “Girl on the Run,” along with an incredibly gorgeous music video companion directed by Jake Lundell via Nettwerk Music Group.
ILUKA – “Girl on the Run” (Official Music Video)
With nods to ‘80s pop classics and a driving rhythm, “Girl on the Run” follows ILUKA’s most recent single, “Woman Gone Mad,” which dove into themes of resistance, strength, and solidarity while ILUKA navigated the current state of the world. All while dealing with the grief of the LA fire aftermath that ravaged her neighborhood of Altadena.
In her own words, ILUKA shares, “‘Girl On The Run” is my love story to myself. It’s about unapologetically forging your path and following it ruthlessly even when it confuses or pisses off those around you. Ultimately being a ‘girl on the run’ is about becoming the heroine of your own life story, choosing to love yourself first and foremost, and continuing to say yes to the ride of life —no matter how crazy, wild, or uncertain the road seems.”
“Girl On The Run” came to be as ILUKA took a road trip through the desert with a friend. After stopping through Tucson, AZ, ILUKA felt inspired as she took pictures with all the cacti along the highway. She finished the lyrics from the point of view of herself and her friend as outlaw cowgirls on the run, Thelma & Louise style. The story unraveled from there, becoming an ode to leaving her previous life in Australia to create something new in the U.S.
Listen to ILUKA’s “Girl on the Run” Song
A true traveler at heart, ILUKA has forged an identity collected via experiences in far-flung climes, a highlight that adds depth to her work as a songwriter. After standout festival and guest spots with the likes of Alex Lahey and Lime Cordiale on their ‘Dirt Cheap’ tour, the stage is now set for the next phase of ILUKA’s trajectory.
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