Luke Yeoward

Luke Yeoward

Genres: australia, reggae, 20s, one man band, early reggae

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About Luke Yeoward

Luke Yeoward is a singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer based in Melbourne, Australia. Luke fell in love with music from a young age and taught himself to play the acoustic guitar handed down to him by his mother. His journey began as a street performer at just 10 years old and his musical river flowed through his teens and twenties, carving its way through several different projects, genres and countries. His formative teenage years were spent in New Zealand where he cut his teeth on Punk Rock. In 2007 King Cannons was born, re-locating to the UK in 2008 then moving to Australia in 2009. King Cannons’ positive energy and disregard for musical boundaries lead them to sign major licensing, publishing and management agreements in Australasia. With singles on high rotation across national radio in Australia and New Zealand, King Cannons released their debut S/T EP in 2010 and full length album The Brightest Light in 2012. The band played festivals such as the Big Day Out, Blues Fest, Nz Homegrown, Pyramid Rock, Peats Ridge and toured across Australia, New Zealand and Europe with The Living End, Bedouin Soundclash, Shihad, The Broilers and more. After years working blue-collar jobs with his nose to the rock and roll grindstone, Yeoward began to feel a dark cloud looming over his creative life. Frustrated, disheartened and in debt, Luke pulled the pin on King Cannons. Despite his attempts to launch other projects, for the first time in his life Luke was completely burned out. Soon after, Yeowards record label EMI changed ownership and dropped him from the roster. He threw in the towel with music altogether. With a new baby on the way, Luke moved his family back to New Zealand, only to realise that unskilled work in NZ would only offer a worse financial strain. After only a short few months, he returned to Melbourne with a newly lit musical fire in his belly. Becoming a father solidified the importance of music. He wanted to be a positive role model that exemplified the importance of passion. With a refreshed outlook and new excitement, he began to make music again. Now in 2017, Yeoward is back in full swing an independent artist. Launching his solo career with a successful crowdfunding campaign that enabled him to create his debut album Ghosts over a month in the USA. Inspired by the likes of Joe Strummer, Chuck Berry and Bruce Springsteen, Yeoward’s debut album Ghosts, opens with the fitting title track and serves as an explosive return for the Australian rock heavyweight. A tender, Dylan-esque organ softens the rampant guitar riffs and crashing drum rhythm while Luke’s nostalgic, signature tone steers the track into full force. Described by Luke as “a positive kick up the arse”, “Ghosts” lays the foundation for the rest of the album. “’Ghosts’ is a reminder that anything is possible and anything can change. It’s never too late. The forgotten will be counted. In this instance, music is the instigator of action. It only takes a split second for something to happen.” - Luke Yeoward explains The album is a perfect mixture of everything that has influenced Luke Yeoward in his lifetime. From punk to reggae, soul to rock and roll, his vast musical passions have conceived a unique style which demands your attention. Recorded in true classic style using vintage analogue equipment and straight to 8-track in LA with J Bonner (ex Aggrolites, currently The Black Emeralds) and with only three-and-a-half weeks to record the whole album, Luke explained the process as the most fun and inspiring recording process he has ever been a part of. Set for release on April 21, Ghosts features co-writes and guest appearances from an array of musical head-turners including Chris Cheney (The Living End), J Bonner (The Black Emeralds), Dan Smith (ex Dear and Departed), Marc Orrell (ex Dropkick Murphys), Scott Abels (Hepcat), Suzi Charmichael, Mark Johnson, Agostino Soldati, Jason Castillo, Salina Cano.

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