The Luka State

The Luka State are an indie rock band from Winsford,[1] Cheshire, in the North West of England, halfway between Manchester and Liverpool.

The Luka State
Photographed by Jono Terry
Background information
OriginWinsford, England
GenresRock and Roll, Indie Rock, Alternative rock
Years active2013–present
LabelsProject Records
Websitehttp://www.thelukastate.com/
MembersConrad Ellis
Sam Bell
Jake Barnabas
Lewis Pusey

In 2013, the band released three singles: "Matter of Time,"[2] "30 Minute Break,"[3] and "Rain;"[4] all three being recorded by Sam Williams, best known for discovering Alternative rock band Supergrass. They were picked up by Vulture Hound, which called the group "the epitome of modern Rock-n-roll."[5]

In 2014, Whitmore parted with founding members Ellis and Bell, the latter citing musical differences and leaving room for Jake Barnabas as drummer.[6] This change coincided with a change to a more electronically enhanced sound, described by Clash as "all epic guitars and contagious synth lines".[7]

With an ever-growing international following asking for new material the band headed to Edge Studios[8] to record their debut mini album The Price of Education.[9] The album was self-produced alongside the band’s manager Jim de Whalley,[1] and engineered by Mark Winterburn, who has worked with bands such as Plan B and Nine Black Alps.[10] Additional bass production was contributed by Simon Edwards of Fairground Attraction with the final mix being done by Chris Sheldon, who had mixed Foo Fighters' The Colour and the Shape[11] whilst producing Feeder and Oceansize.

Their song "Bring This All Together" was featured in the game Dream League Soccer 2018. Another one, "Kick In The Teeth", would be in Dream League Soccer 2019.

Discography

EPs
  • The Price of Education [EP] - (8 June 2015)
  • Demos [EP] - (4 November 2016)

References
  1. "Winsford band could be 'the next U2'". Winsford Guardian.
  3. "New Video from The Luka State: 30 Minute Break".
  4. "'Game of Thrones' Star Talks Suicide-Themed Music Video (Q&A)". The Hollywood Reporter.
  5. "New Music: The Luka State - Matter of Time". 13 November 2013.
  6. "The Luka State Share The Believer • WithGuitars".
  8. "Top Recording Studio Cheshire Manchester UK". Recordingstudiocheshire.co.uk.
  9. "The Luka State – The Price Of Education – LP Review".
  10. "Top Recording Studio Cheshire Manchester UK". Recordingstudiocheshire.co.uk.
  11. "Chris Sheldon [Producer/Mixer] | Speakhertz - Talk Audio".
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