Milwaukee’s electro-pop visionary LUXI continues her artistic evolution with “Phoenix Rising,” a high-energy single that dropped last week. The track finds the multidisciplinary artist Alexandre Maxine Hill once again pushing her sound into captivating new territory.

Clocking in at just over two minutes, “Phoenix Rising” wastes no time making its mark. The track pulses with an urgent, driving energy that sits perfectly in that sweet spot between club-ready and introspective. There’s a kinetic tension running through the song—danceable but with a moody undercurrent that keeps you slightly on edge. It’s the kind of track that sounds equally at home on late-night headphones as it does filling a sweat-soaked venue.

LUXI has been a fixture in Milwaukee’s music scene for nearly a decade now, building a reputation through releases like 2017’s critically acclaimed Geometric Universe and more recent projects like Cherry. Her work has consistently earned love from Radio Milwaukee and Milwaukee Record, and it’s easy to hear why. She walks a tightrope between accessible electronic pop and boundary-pushing experimentation, and “Phoenix Rising” is another confident step forward.

The production here leans into that high-energy space while maintaining LUXI’s signature atmosphere. There’s a liveness to the recording that suggests movement—fitting for an artist known for her immersive live performances that blend music with striking visuals.

Stream “Phoenix Rising” now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2QqkpFBkOsZFcYyRQmkdbU

Keep your eyes on LUXI—if this track is any indication, she’s got plenty more fire to share.