About ‘Can’t Admit It’
I wrote Can’t Admit It when facing crippling mind chatter. A high energy of passionate and harmonic vocals blend with, 'up and comer' Matthew Lee's, fiercely moving bass & drum performance to form a Punk meets 'Beach Boys' summer sound. I hope music overpowers the negative self talk listeners may struggle with.
About Luka
Luka is a singer songwriter from Brooklyn. With hypnotic/emotive vocal layers, Luka produces vulnerable songs, offering cathartic release from complex internal monologues. Inspired by evocative vocalists like James Blake, , Thom Yorke, Steve Windwood, Moses Sumney, Janis Joplin, and Kelsey Lu Luka’s music is a form of cinematic and alternative pop-soul. Luka infuses creative vintage piano riffs and electric guitar with adept vocal harmonies for a sonic journey. His music holds experience from years of hosting of MusiCollage, a New York-based group singing workshop, and from studying Circle Singing under Bobby Mcferrin.
Contact Luka: LukaJamesMusic@gmail.com
Reviews from Luka’s release
Wonderland Mag (Mist Video)
Through his music, the Brooklyn-based singer and songwriter takes his fans on a journey to a state of elation. Luckily enough for us, the track drops alongside a hypnotic visual, which carries the sentiments of the lyrics into a whole new dimension.
Buzz Music (Mist)
This gentle and atmospheric anthem for self-love and acceptance is exactly what we needed, and we couldn't have asked for a more dedicated, experimental, and vulnerable recording artist to tell us what we need to hear.
Glasse Factory (Mist)
Full of atmospheric keys, killer drums, and a fantastic vocal performance, “Mist” is “about releasing the need for outside validation to find your own truth.” The production is incredible, but what really solidifies it in my mind are the instrumental performances.
Xune Mag (Hazy Dreams)
James channels his varying influences to create a stellar alt-pop tune. With the help of the solemn synth tones, his excellent vocals boost the tune’s likability, creating a sound that is distinctive and memorable.
Vents Magazine (Hazy Dream)
‘Hazy Dreams’ dances between the conscious and subconscious realms. Elaborate sets in nature and nostalgic film footage ease the viewer into a familiarly seductive dream state.
THE TEAM
Artist: Luka James - @lukajames_
DP: Caley Senters -
Actors: Seqouyah, Aisho, Chloe, Xochi, AZ, Tone
Writer/Producer: Mathew ‘Hush Puppy’ Lee, Luka James - @lukajames_
Mixing: Brian Forbes - @brianforbes