{"title":"The Luka State","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Luka State is a British rock band known for their energetic and anthemic sound. Formed in 2012, the band consists of Conrad Ellis (vocals\/guitar), Sam Bell (bass), Jake Barnabas (guitar) and Jess Whitmore (drums). With influences ranging from punk to indie rock, The Luka State have developed a unique style that blends catchy melodies with raw and powerful lyrics. Their dynamic live performances have earned them a dedicated fanbase and critical acclaim. Get ready to be swept away by The Luka State's electrifying music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince their formation, The Luka State has released several EPs and albums, including \"Can't Help Myself\" and \"Fall In Fall Out\". Their music has been featured on popular radio stations such as BBC Radio 1 and they have toured extensively across the UK and Europe, sharing stages with renowned acts like Catfish And The Bottlemen. Known for their infectious energy on stage, The Luka State delivers an unforgettable live experience that leaves audiences craving more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith their captivating sound and passionate performances, it's no wonder that The Luka State continues to make waves in the music industry. Whether you're a fan of rock or simply appreciate great music, this talented band is definitely one to watch. Stay tuned for their upcoming releases as they continue to push boundaries and leave their mark on the world of rock music.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"more-than-this","title":"More Than This","description":"\u003cp\u003eSix tracks deep, in the very heart of the album sits the fiery title track ‘More Than This’. Imagine early Arctic Monkeys multiplied by the breakneck urgency of Biffy Clyro and the sharp tongued worldview of Paul Weller. It’s a damning portrait of a hungry family in a broken Britain, as Ellis sings a song ‘For the broken hearted, from a broken home, let down on the breadline, and this ain’t the first time’.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“That one’s about me delivering food for a food bank to a single mother of two who lost her job, felt let down by the system and just wanted more,” says Ellis. “She was late on the rent, had no money coming in, no food and just felt forgotten about. I just wanted to say, ‘Don’t judge people without knowing them, always treat people with compassion’. Love always wins.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHailing from Winsford – a forgotten town between Manchester and Liverpool – The Luka State aren’t overly concerned with the loftier heights of the rock’n’roll dream. Their gritty new album, \u003ci\u003eMore Than This\u003c\/i\u003e, is an unapologetic state of the nation address, and a record born of the only world they know. The bulk of the album was recorded at The Motor Museum in Liverpool (previously used by The 1975 and Bring Me The Horizon) with producers Dan Austin (You Me At Six, Pixies) and the Grammy Award-winning Adrian Bushby (Foo Fighters, Muse). It’s a small space, chosen to reflect the claustrophobia and tension that the songs were written in. The results are the most aggressive, visceral and immediate work of the band to date, fearlessly exploring the darker shadows of modern working-class life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe scorched desert rock of ‘Oxygen Thief’ spits back against an arsehole who sent Ellis’ mental health into a spiral, the wall-of-sound of ‘Losing Streak’ acts as what the singer calls “a warm hug for anyone else battling addiction and trauma”, the rushing angular indie of ‘Two Worlds Apart’ speaks to anyone “feeling a little bit lost” and the arena-ready ‘Matter Of Fact’ is a lovelorn yearning for a company and a little healing. “Does my love decay when I’m not OK?” Ellis asks on the track, the centrepiece of a very human record that runs the gamut of anxieties that come from needing to know what’s next in life and love. At every show, they’re approached by fans who have been touched by their music and are grateful for feeling less alone –regardless of where they’re from in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This album is a rebirth for us,” concludes Ellis. “Like every other band, we want to take over the world, but we want our message to be heard. We’re not just some standard rock’n’roll band. No one out there must feel alone. There’s a way through everything and we can do it together. 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