Elijah Cruise is an alternative artist and producer based out of Nashville, TN. His upcoming debut EP, Dark Romance, showcases his artistic vision, visionary production style, and breathtaking vocals. Drawing influence from many different eras and mediums, Elijah blends them into something that feels uniquely his own. He’s been steadily carving out his lane—building a ride-or-die fanbase not just on TikTok, but through nonstop touring throughout the year.

Listening to his music feels like stepping into a moody, 2010s Tumblr-era world inspired by Lana Del Rey, Arctic Monkeys, and The Neighbourhood—while still maintaining a uniquely captivating sound that stands on its own. The story began with his breakout single Poem of a Killer, a collaboration with WE ARE FURY released via Seeking Blue, earning over 2.5 million streams and a feature on BBC Radio 1. He followed it with the alt-rock anthems Vampire U and Suicide In Her Head, both breaking 100K streams within their first month.

In 2025, Elijah Cruise headlined two tours, played over 45 shows, and released three singles—Chérie, Dark Romance, and Loverboy—each gaining viral traction on TikTok and introducing him to a rapidly growing audience. These releases set the stage for his debut EP Dark Romance, a six-song project that promises to feel both cinematic and deeply nostalgic.

What if you could combine the best elements of gothic drama, dark cinema, and industrial-pop sensibility into one artist? What if that artist had been the voice of Dave ‘Rave’ Ogilvie’s (NIN/Skinny Puppy) industrial-pop project Jakalope (604 Records), and later co-fronted the Top 20 Billboard-charting duo Sons of Daughters (Open Road Records), as seen on the inaugural season of The Launch (CTV)?

A hybrid heavy on the epic and the angst is the natural result, like Madonna getting in the car with Trent Reznor for a road trip and needing a playlist. You don’t have to imagine what that sounds like, it’s OUDi.