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Featured Artist - Luke Dowler
For over 9 years, songwriter, performer, and producer, Luke Dowler has been building a prolific and versatile body of work from the mountains of northwest Montana. Refusing to be categorized by one genre, Dowler has released a large catalogue of EPs, LPs and singles, selling 5000 records independently through a strong work ethic, honest engaging performances, and a knack for memorable hooks. In 2014, Paste Magazine called Dowler ‘a Montana artist you needed to listen to now’, as part of their 50 states project.
After recording past projects in Nashville, Portland, LA, Amarillo TX, and Madison, WI, Luke returned to his DIY roots building his own studio in Montana. He began to work on his latest project, a 4 EP collection: WEST, NORTH, SOUTH, & EAST. Each one having its own themes and musical identity. Dowler produced and played all the instruments on WEST, which was released in late 2013 and featured a collection of songs diverse in style and subject matter but is held together by the theme of moving forward into new territory. After turning heads with his most multi-faceted and experimental work yet on WEST, Dowler continued to dig into the collection.
Looking forward Dowler says “It’s an exciting project to undertake. NORTH is centered around themes of adventure and risk; while SOUTH has more of an ‘earthy’, folk-rock feel that explores heartache.” adding that “EAST will be much different. It will be full-circle; drawing on the energy of my first band’s ska-pop punk roots and inspired by a love of pop, Motown and big band. ”
This song from North is A love song about letting go. Luke says: “I wanted to start with something driving both musically and thematically. It also kicks off the idea that this record will be using the piano more so than any other I’ve done. The lyric idea stemmed from a conversation with a soundman. He was line checking all of the instruments and walked up to me and said – “I have everything I need except you”. A light clicked in my head and I knew I had to write a song with that concept. King Of Fools is a love song about letting go of everything that keeps you from the people and things that really matter in life”
For more visit www.lukedowler.com
