What is your name?
Luke White
What is your genre of music?
Folk Pop
Give us a little bio about you:
Luke White is a singer-songwriter whose guitar-based music and heartfelt words mirror his influences Dermot Kennedy, Ben Howard, Tracy Chapman, Damien Rice,James Blunt, and Lewis Capaldi. Luke surprisingly started as a blues and rock guitarist and transferred to the songwriting world at 16! After getting a break-up message, he thought he’d try to write a song which he now describes as “wet and sad”…he never looked back. He has been writing and releasing music since 2018, has gigged all over the UK playing his shows, and has supported artists such as Billy Lockett and Newton Faulkner.Luke has had support from radio stations such as BBC Introducing and Soho Radio. Luke also enjoys writing for other artists and sync. For example, he worked on a folk project with Universal’s major label. He has multiple plans for releasing over the course of 2023, Including an EP, and Can’t wait for everyone to hear them!
What made you go into music?
The guitar was what started it and I only ever thought I’d be a rock guitarist! When I was 14 I had a break up, discovered artists like James Blunt, and fell in love with songwriting (sad songs haha)
Who are your influences?
Dermot Kennedy, Damien Rice, Tracy Chapman, Ben Howard, James Blunt, David Gray.
Are you a signed?
I am independent
You released your new single ‘Reason’, tell us more about the single and the meaning behind the song:
“I wrote Reason from my perspective of going through patches of not feeling like I was achieving and having a pretty defeated outlook on life. I created the song with a specific person in mind who I feel grateful for always taking me as I am, in the good as well as in the bad times, even when I am not feeling great. I love the idea that a song can be something that shines light upon someone who you really appreciate and are thankful for. I hope it makes you think about that special someone in your life.”
Describe the track in two words.
Emotional & Powerful
What was the writing and recording process like?
I wrote this song with good friend/artist/producer Dominique Gilbert. We went into the studio and recorded it in a day. It was a quick and natural process.
Who did you work with on the single?
Dominique Gilbert
Will we see a music video for ‘Reason’, and if so what can we expect from the creative process?
I did a performance video for this single that I’m very proud of. It can be found here:
Will we see an EP or Album and if so, what can expect from the creative process?
I actually made an EP recently for BMG and it’s 5 tracks. Hopefully more news to come on that soon.
What else can we expect in early 2023?
I have lots of singles, a collaboration, and hopefully an EP! Exciting times
Where do you see yourself now in 5 Years?
I hope to get a publishing deal over the next few years. And I aim to be doing the artist stuff full time.
What quote or saying do you always stick by?
“Lose your dreams and you might lose your mind.” – I find this quite funny and also inspiring to keep on pushing. I don’t have a back up plan…so I’ll try and make it work until it does haha.
When you are at a gig, what are 5 things you cannot forget?
Guitar, mic, beer, capo, good outfit
Do you have social media accounts so your fans can follow you?
Follow me @officiallukewhitemusic@gmail.com
