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ACCLAIMED SONGWRITER LUCE RUSHTON RELEASES THEIR DEBUT EP, ‘SLINKY’ TODAY ON SAD CLUB RECORDS
LUCE WILL PLAY A SPECIAL EP RELEASE SHOW AT THE GEORGE TAVERN ON JUNE 13TH
“Rushton’s vulnerable lyricism and artfully building instrumentation is something to be commended.” – The Most Radicalist
“It’s a record which follows the travails of a young artist attempting to negotiate their own tricky interior within an already overwhelming world.” – Various Small Flames
“The emergence of a special new voice” – Clash
Amy Lamé’s Sunday Girl – BBC 6Music
Having grown into a songwriter and musician with a rare authenticity, Luce Rushton has today release their debut EP, ‘Slinky’ with their long-time label Sad Club Records.
They’re also releasing the title track of the EP, a multi-faceted slice of alt-pop built upon layers of shimmering guitars and synth, topped off with Luce’s keening vocals.
“The word slinky reminds me of the feminine clothes I would feel so uncomfortable in and at the same time the word makes me think of how free and malleable my gender feels to me now” Luce explains about the EPs title track. “I am more comfortable with both femininity and masculinity now in a way I never was before and there is a slinkiness between them.”
Luce will be celebrating the release of the ‘Slinky’ EP with a special headline show at the George Tavern on the 13th June, tickets available here.
Across five tracks Luce paints an intimate, and at times wryly amusing, portrait of life as a young queer artist living in the capital at the start of the 21st century.
Renamed from TV Room, Luce’s latest project and forthcoming EP
signify a shift towards a more raw and mature songwriting. Their 26-year-old perspective engages in a harmonious dialogue with the words and melodies of their younger self, weaving together a collection of poignant moments. The songs featured on ‘Slinky’ offer intimate and relatable glimpses into Luce’s life, capturing vivid observations of grief, love and self-discovery. ‘Slinky’ serves as a deeply personal and vibrant narrative of a young artist’s journey of both personal and musical growth.
Luce’s debut EP, a labour of love spanning years, reflects their artistic growth. Produced by London’s Joseph Futak, the EP carries a distinct lo-fi indie rock vibe influenced by a range of musical genres. Inspired by artists like Big Thief and Courtney Barnett, Luce’s tracks offer a captivating blend of sounds calls “ear biscuits,” showcasing their unique guitar-led compositions and introspective lyrics.
Growing up in a small town near Manchester, Luce used music as their route out of the town. Buying a £20 guitar from cash converters when they were 15, they developed their amp-less sound on the landing of their parents’ home. Studying Popular Music at Goldsmiths University, they became part of the legendary art school’s music scene, playing in a multitude of bands, not least Girl Ray, Sophie May, Prima Queen and Deep Tan and touring with the likes of Yard Act, Nation of Language, Bodega and The Big Moon.
Slinky EP:
Night Drive Through
Quickly
Slinky
Tiny Car
How It Works
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Slinky EP:
Night Drive Through
Quickly
Slinky
Tiny Car
How It Works
