Dance music heavyweight GRYFFIN, rising producer LAVERN, and British-Australian electro-pop duo AR/CO have joined forces for a radiant new collaboration, “Higher Power,” out now via 10K Projects. Fusing melodic euphoria with emotional depth, the track is poised to become one of summer 2025’s most resonant dance anthems.
“Higher Power” instantly captivates with its sunlit energy and hazy vocal textures. Carried by AR/CO’s signature topline and breezy verses, the single builds into a soaring chorus filled with lush harmonies and rhythmic warmth. The fusion of empowering lyrics, shimmering synths, and cinematic production marks a natural convergence of GRYFFIN’s melodic finesse, LAVERN’s sleek sonic style, and AR/CO’s poignant songwriting.
For GRYFFIN, the track signals an evolution in his sound.
“‘Higher Power’ is a new take for me that feels so authentically GRYFFIN. I can’t decide if it’s AR/CO’s amazing vocals or if the raw production just unintentionally became what I didn’t know would be a 2025 song of mine. This new friendship with LAVERN surprised me — feels like the summer banger I needed but never planned for,” said GRYFFIN.
LAVERN, who first connected with GRYFFIN while supporting him on the PULSE: PHASE 2 Tour, shared:
“We connected on a musical level immediately. Releasing a track with someone like GRYFFIN is special for me, and I’m really proud of the end result.”
AR/CO added:
“‘Higher Power’ blends three unique worlds: the legend GRYFFIN, rising force LAVERN, and us. It’s a sound that hits different — a beacon of hope and a nod to the people that bring us together.”
The single follows a string of standout collaborations for GRYFFIN, including “In My Head” with Kaskade, “Air” with Excision and Julia Michaels, and “Hard Time Lover” with Chance Peña. A cornerstone artist of Palm Tree Management (helmed by Myles Shear and Parker Aimers), GRYFFIN recently headlined venues like Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta, Moody Amphitheater in Austin, and Roadrunner in Boston. This summer, he’ll hit major stages at Lollapalooza, Breakaway, Ultra Japan, and Ushuaïa Ibiza alongside Kygo.
LAVERN, fresh off festival appearances at EDC Las Vegas, FVDED In The Park, and Breakaway, continues to rise with recent originals like “Into The Lights” and “Where Did You Go”, as well as a remix of Tate McRae’s “Revolving Door.” His upcoming plans include a new residency with Tao Group in Las Vegas and shows with Martin Garrix in London and Ibiza.
Meanwhile, AR/CO are making global waves with genre-defying collaborations alongside Kx5, Marshmello, FISHER, and Hayden James. Their 2025 schedule includes U.S. club dates, support for Kygo and The Chainsmokers, and a highly anticipated performance at EDC Orlando.
“Higher Power” is now available on all major streaming platforms.