STAR SEED and Josh Rubin Show How Love Can Make Words Seem Priceless on Heart-Aching Melodic Dubstep Single "Gold" via Heaven Sent

American producer STAR SEED returns to SLANDER’s Heaven Sent imprint with ‘Burial,’ a three-track release arriving October 17th, which brings together his latest run of celestial bass explorations. At its core is “Gold,” a stunning new collaboration with Austin-based vocalist, songwriter and producer, Josh Rubin, packaged alongside previously released singles “Burial” and “Transcend.”

“Gold” unfolds as a melodic dubstep cut steeped in emotion, with Rubin’s aching vocal performance at the forefront. His lyrics reflect the bittersweet weight of words that feel priceless as a relationship nears its end, each phrase hanging over STAR SEED’s atmospheric production. Gentle breakbeat percussion and expansive ambient layers set the stage before the track bursts into glitch-charged synths and laser-fired leads, creating a sonic duality that mirrors the push and pull of love and loss.

Expressing the joy and anticipation he underwent as the collab took shape over the last few years, STAR SEED shares: “Josh and I wrote this song a couple years back, and it’s one we’ve held close ever since. We had been wanting to collaborate for a long time, so we’re beyond excited that it’s finally seeing the light of day. ‘Gold’ is a really special one to us—it’s an emotional melodic dubstep track about holding onto words that feel priceless, even when love starts to slip away. The lyrics capture that bittersweet space between love and loss—when someone’s words shine so bright they feel like gold, even as the connection starts to fade. This song carries a lot of heart, and we can’t wait to finally share it with you.”

Speaking to the emotions he channeled during the songwriting process, Josh Rubin says, “This song is about how when you’re deeply in love with someone, you tend to have blinders on; you ignore the warning signs; and you even ignore your own intuition. Love is one of the most addicting drugs there is and we tend to hold on to it even at our own expense.”

The EP also includes standout singles “Burial” and “Transcend,” which have already picked up coverage from outlets such as Frontview Magazine, Find Your Sounds, EKM, Skope Mag, and more, signaling the widening impact of STAR SEED’s sound. His catalog has earned consistent support from major tastemakers including Illenium, Zeds Dead, Excision, Deadmau5, NGHTMRE, SLANDER, and William Black.

On the live front, STAR SEED has expanded his profile with headline performances in Kentucky and Cincinnati, recent tour support for Seven Lions, Trivecta, William Black, and MitiS, and a debut appearance on Groove Cruise confirmed for 2026.

For the last decade, Josh Rubin has become one of the most recognizable voices in dance music. The Austin-based multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter has threaded his raw, emotional edge through tracks for top names such as REAPER, yetep, Synymata, ARMNHMR, and Mazare. He has spent the last few years expanding his artistic footprint through the launch of his liquid RnB alias XLVR, as well as kicking off his Smile the Roses duo alongside LA-based producer Ellum. Rubin has also been rolling out his hybrid DJ sets with his own live vocal performances, with shows across Austin, Los Angeles, Denver, Salt Lake City and more.

With ‘Burial,’ STAR SEED sharpens his vision of blending organic textures with forward-thinking bass design, bringing together spirituality, nature, and futuristic soundscapes in a format built for both headphones and the stage. Anchored by the standout single “Gold,” the three-track offering captures the emotional breadth of his catalog while pointing toward the next evolution of his sound.

STAR SEED and Josh Rubin’s new single “Gold” is available on all platforms via Heaven Sent.