I was confused and struggling to picture what I was going to do with my life – as so many people were at the time.” Luca’s feelings are sure to resonate with many others in his situation, with a recent study of students in the UK showing that 57% of those who participated reported a worsening in their mental health and wellbeing during the autumn term. While writing and recording, I realised I was kind of just at a loss. Founder & Creative Director ecoage, Founder quintosapore, Co-Founder thecirclengo check our therenaissanceawards greencarpetfashionawards. Luca Firth is a 19-year-old artist from London inspired by the likes of Justin Vernon, Phil Elverum and Sharon Van Etten, he has made use of a confusing. Luca describes the music as “a sort of autobiographical statement of where I was at that point in time. And, with 5 pinpoint, expressive tracks yet to come, we’re in for a real treat across the rest of this project. Latest single ‘Searching’ continues this theme of raw acoustic energy, latching onto a beautifully crafted arrangement of multi-levelled lyricism, supported by a wonderful foundation of ever-progressing instrumentation. Released back in April, opening single ‘Wings’, praised for its “sunny, breezy spring day vibes” (Notion), catapulted Luca into the spotlight, whilst stunning indie-folk gem ‘Dancers’ builds upon Luca’s sound further - gorgeous layered vocals, sparkling acoustic guitar lines and a lo-fi percussive beat make this the perfect track to slow dance to in the sunset. It’s an effortlessly strong showing across the 8-track debut, showcasing an insightful maturity way beyond his youthful years. Armed with just a laptop, a microphone and a couple of guitars, and often using furniture as makeshift instruments to conjure up percussive soundscapes. Recorded in isolation whilst by himself in his student halls of a covid-stricken Exeter University, Luca found himself with an abundance of inspiration and a lack of resources, he began to rearrange, record and mix songs he had written in the summer of 2020, inspired by a trip to his grandparents hometown in Italy during the fleeting break in the lockdown. Inspired by Justin Vernon, Phil Elverum & Sharon Van Etten, Luca has used the past year to create a DIY, hands-on-approach to his own brand of indie-folk. Today, November 10th, British singer-songwriter Luca Firth announces his debut mixtape ‘A Year Of Grace’ and shares the cinematic video for new single ‘Searching’, via Bad Influence Records.
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