By Audrey Smoak
Luke Wild’s debut EP, Sunburn, is officially out on all streaming services with mentions from some of the most dominant music platforms in the industry. This 6 track masterpiece is nothing short of a lyrical journey for the artist. Each track glides together, picking up new tones and entering a progressive vibe while easily comprehending the meaning behind the beat.
Luke’s strong background in playing the guitar comes to light as you explore each riff. The fusion of pop and dragged out vocals compliments the EP’s aesthetic entirely. Growing up as a pastor’s son, Luke was heavily exposed to music-whether it was learning a new instrument at an early age or performing in his church’s gospel band. This curated knowledge over the years gave Luke the vision and direction of his own production.
“I think the most important thing in music is melody, and I think attitude is second. If you look at artists who are very influential, the melody and the honesty and genuineness in the music comes through, and then it's accompanied by attitude. And then third is the dynamic, which makes you feel something through the highs and lows.”
Having had a foot in just about every music related door Luke could open, Sunburn is his way of sharing a sense of self reflection. Often times, it’s easy to get wrapped up in a trail of your own thoughts and through all 6 tracks Luke allows himself to work through every doubt.
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“The theme of the record is just really being afraid of turning the mirror on yourself and being honest with who you are, your flaws. “Sunburn” feeds into that. I was crying a lot when I wrote it because I'd been kind of banging my head against the wall because the songs weren't good enough. And then, I just wrote that in 30 minutes, looking around and coming to the realization that my generation is on this path towards vanity — but that I was really writing about me. Instead of pointing the finger at other people, it was me just pointing the finger at myself.”