Lucian Blomkamp Shares Live Version of New Single ‘Endless’
LUCIANBLOMKAMP SHARES LIVE VERSION OF NEW SINGLE ‘ENDLESS’
+SICK OF WHAT I DON’T UNDERSTAND PART 2 OUT NEXT WEEK+
Having shared his new single ‘Endless’ a few weeks back, LUCIANBLOMKAMP today shares the live version of the track, featuring new band mate Ryan D’Sylva of Gold Fields. Showcasing his multi-dimensional talent, it also provides an inside into his revamped live show which sees a more dynamic approach.
The track – which peaked at #1 on Hypemachine – was an early look at the second instalment of his fascinating 3-part album Sick Of What I Don’t Understand. The album’s second part features his most potent work to date, and is scheduled for release via Good Manners Records Friday July 6.
WATCH ‘ENDLESS’ (LIVE VIDEO)
Part 1 of the Sick of What I Don’t Understand record was shared with the world at the end of last year to critical acclaim, with its feature tracks ‘Nothing’ & ‘Still No’ receiving support from the likes of BBC1, Triple J, Pigeons & Planes and XLR8R. He has kept himself busy in the months since, continuing his work with grammy-nominated rapper 6LACK, with his production work being featured on numerous tracks including his collaboration with Banks ‘In Between’, and the APRA song of the year nominee ‘That Far’.
The second part of the album is the axis of the record, with Lucian stating, ‘Part 2 is the emotional and tonal turning point in the SOWIDU series – the initial transition from dark to light.’ With tracks featuring some of Australia’s most interesting artists, Lucian touches on a multitude of influences to create a truly engaging piece of work.
Sick of What I Don’t Understand (Part 2) – out July 6
Track List:
1. Endless 2. I Lose Myself (ft. Rosebud Leach)
3. Black Dove (ft. Jace XL) 4. Doing This For You (ft. Eliott)
Lucian Blomkamp’s third album is themed around difficult transformations and self-realisation. Almost a commentary on itself, it’s a documenting of the processes Lucian went through to break out of his previous accomplished but limited incarnation to new levels of ambition and confidence he now shows as a musician.
The album title – Sick of What I Don’t Understand – means many things, but in part alludes to the frustration of wanting to reach outside one’s own comfort zone. SOWIDU is not a piece of musical theatre, mind, nor is it just self-analysis: it is a fully-functioning album in its own right, and many of the expressions of the themes are subtle and metaphorical. But its central message is instantly audible, as you hear Lucian unfolding and expanding as a composer and performer, on a record dramatically different from the intimate, hazy electronica of its predecessors.
Lucian’s output has been ferocious from the start, and soon after the release of his debut album Post Nature, the then 20 year-old found himself the recipient of the Northern Lights Competition run by community radio station FBi. The prize being to play at the Iceland Airwaves Festival in Reykjavik and collaborate with local artists. In 2016, a number of his releases were sampled by Atlanta hip-hop artist 6LACK. This not only helped raise his international profile, but led to an ongoing and fruitful creative relationship with Lucian producing/co-producing a number of the rapper’s recent releases, and certainly aided the stylistic branching out that SOWIDU documents. Likewise, the Brutalist Mixtape release with John Hassell of hugely influential Sydney electronic trio Seekae helped develop the steely sonic focus that would get Lucian to where he finds himself now, ready to re-enter the spotlight.
LUCIANBLOMKAMP’s third album Sick of What I Don’t Understand will be released in three parts, with Part 1 out now via Good Manners Records.
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Praise for LUCIANBLOMKAMP
In his usual fashion, LUCIANBLOMKAMP creates a multi-layered soundscape that taps into a myriad of emotions ranging from empathy, sadness and for the most part self-reflection. – Earmilk
‘there are flecks of Tomas Barfod’s scintillating sonic tonic to be gleaned from Blomkamp’s concoction, but everything here is cranked up to dangerous levels, with the rhythms punchier, shadows darker, and scope grander.’ – The Line of Best Fit
‘The sound and energy builds to its breaking point around the two-minute mark, and when the wall is finally breached, it’s a beautiful moment.’ – Pigeons & Planes
‘what a pleasure to bring you that’ – Huw Stephens, BBC1
‘an emotionally charged slice of pop tinged electronics.’ – XLR8R
‘I can safely say that Melbourne’s LUCIANBLOMKAMP is one of the most exciting, talented artists in Australian electronic music today.’ – Indie Shuffle
LUCIANBLOMKAMP’s new single ‘Endless
Out now —
Sick of What I Don’t Understand (Part 2)
Out July 6 via Good Manners Records