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“Clerkin has a knack for catchy lyrics, using endlessly relatable themes and uplifting vocal tones.”
– HotPress.
“Clerkin displays his ability to present sweet melodies and heartfelt songwriting through a lush blend of genres”
– Indie Buddie
“Clerkin has transformed my playlist from conventional to extraordinary”
– Otherside Reviews
Luke Clerkin is known for his euphoric live performances, deep and infectious music, and his extraordinary work ethic. With a career that has seen him famously play over 250 gigs in 2015, and gain international recognition through multiple tours, festival appearances and chart-topping singles, Luke is showing no signs of giving up. Throughout his career, he has played at festivals such as Electric Picnic, Body & Soul, Stendhal and Edinburgh Free Fringe, and he has headlined venues all over Ireland including Whelan’s, The Workman’s Club, The Cobblestone, Hole in the Wall Kilkenny, and John Lee’s in Tullamore. In addition, Luke has also toured Germany on multiple occasions and has also toured Ireland with The Circle Sessions and Cycle Against Suicide.
Throughout his career, Luke has been invited to perform for government officials at both Leinster House (Irish Government Buildings) and The Mansion House (Dublin City Council Buildings). His song “Home” was used in Dublin’s bid for the 2020 Capital of Culture. Luke served as the inaugural North Clondalkin Library Musician in Residence, where he recorded and released his “Live From The Library” EP in 2023.
This was followed by sold-out shows across Ireland and the UK, including one at London’s Camden Chapel. Luke also performed at major summer festivals such as Electric Picnic, All Together Now, and The Works Festival. After an exceptional show in Workman’s Cellar in March, 2024 is shaping up to be an even more incredible year with the release of his debut album ‘Orpheus’ set to release in October.
Tallaght’s very own Luke Clerkin is set to release his first piece of music in over a year. ‘Wow Wow Wow’ is the first song to be released from Luke Clerkin’s upcoming debut album ‘Orpheus’. It was produced by Gavin Doyle, a frequent collaborator and close friend of Luke, in Gavin’s home studio in Clondalkin. It was mixed and mastered by Martin Quinn (Heroes In Hiding, Aine Cahill) at Jam Studios in Kells.
“This album has been a year in the making when it comes to the recording and production side of things, but I really feel that it’s the culmination of all of the hard work that I’ve put in for the last eight years! I’m so excited to finally be releasing something from this project, and I can’t wait to hear what people think of it.”
Luke Clerkin
Talking about the meaning of the song, Luke said “Wow Wow Wow at its core is a vulnerable piece of music depicting one of my hopeless pursuits of finding love. This one in particular involves an embarrassing experience where after thinking that I’d finally made a connection with somebody, I found myself fifth wheeling in the middle of a busy Temple Bar pub. The song describes the even more awkward conversation that followed this experience.”
