We've had a lot of incredibly talented guests on this show, but so far, no one has been a contestant on an international competition (unless they were really holding out on me), until now. Luke Black represented his home country of Serbia in the international smash hit music competition Eurovision with his song "Samo mi se spava", where he added countless diehard fans (fans of the European competition are rabid about their favorites). However, the most interesting thing about him isn’t his stint on the competition, it’s the music itself. Luke blends a wide range of influences, from nordic death metal to EDM to Elton John, and puts out tunes that are simultaneously chaotic and cohesive: a feat many artists attempt and fail. He injects and harnesses this chaos in his live shows, delivering unforgettable theatrical experiences that harken back to the days of hair metal, with a bit of Nine Inch Nails mixed in for good measure. As he embarks on a UK and Europe tour next year, Luke is slated to take the continent by storm, and I have no doubt the US will be next.

In this episode (Luke’s first ever US interview!!!), Brylan and Luke chat about Luke’s early influences, the whirlwind that was the Eurovision 2023 competition, how the UK’s vibe and architecture have influenced his artistry, and even discuss AI’s potential impact on music (and why neither of them are worried). Later on, Brylan tests Luke’s translation skills (sort of ) and Little Monster-dom with our first ever game of Lost in Translation. Then, the pair chat about two of Luke’s tracks: "aNGel M3TaL”, a favorite off of his debut album “Chainsaws In Paradise”, and his newest effort, “ALCHEMY” featuring LA producer and songwriter Mood Killer. Finally, Brylan and Luke talk about his upcoming new album and European tour, his most ambitious undertaking yet.

I promise, there’s no “Thorns” in this episode!

Stream Luke Black's Music!

Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/luke-black/973303307

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3sPiEqLcANa5kAp5RnEHNq

Follow Luke Black on Social Media:

https://www.instagram.com/lukeblackmusic

https://www.tiktok.com/@lukeblackmusic

Check Out Luke Black's Website:

https://lukeblackmusic.com/

Songs used in this episode:

"aNGel M3TaL" - Luke Black

ALCHEMY (feat. Mood Killer) - Luke Black

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TTP Ep. 18 - Doing ALCHEMY with UK Based Singer/Songwriter Luke Black