Leonard Luka

Leonard Luka

Indie Soul, R&B

Artist info

Born

June 27th, 1991 (age 32)

Alkmaar, The Netherlands

Founded

June 27th, 2017

Haarlem, The Netherlands

Website

leonardluka.com

Socials

facebook.com/leonardlukamusic

instagram.com/leonardlukamusic

Music

Spotify

Apple Music

SoundCloud

YouTube

Contact

Management

Casper Knipscheer

casper@twistagency.nl

Radio Plugger

PR Indies

michelle@pr-indies.nl

Booking

Twist Agency

Casper Knipscheer

casper@twistagency.nl

Biography

DUTCH (English version below)

Leonard Luka is een artiest, songwriter en producer met Nederlands/Indonesische roots uit Utrecht. Door zijn soulvolle stem te mengen met headbopping grooves en elektronische invloeden, voert hij je mee door zijn universum van gelaagde Indie Soul en R&B.

Hij deed o.a. de Popronde en So What’s Next Jazzfestival aan voor hij zijn EP ‘MIMICRY’ in 2020 released. Dit trekt de aandacht van 3voor12, NPO Radio 2, 3FM en de single ‘Misdirection’ krijgt zelfs een plekje in de top 1000 beste R&B/Soul nummers allertijden van Sublime FM. Leonard wordt in 2023 genomineerd voor Beste Talent bij de Sublime Awards en komt later dit jaar met zijn debuutalbum ‘LAUT’

ENGLISH

Leonard Luka wants to expose the art in his past and the present, connecting with his Dutch/Indonesian roots through multi-layered lyrical and musical impressions. By combining his soulful vibrant voice with deep-pocket groove and electronic influences, he delivers fresh Indie Soul/R&B for the heart and the mind.

He was seen performing at Popronde, So What’s Next Jazzfestival and internationally acclaimed Sofar Sounds before releasing his three part- EP ‘MIMICRY’ in 2021. This drew attention from national media like 3voor12, NPO Radio 2 and 3FM with the single ‘Misdirection’ featured in the Top 1000 R&B/Soul songs of all time. In 2023 Leonard got nominated Best Talent at the Sublime FM Awards while simultaneously reaching over two million streams. His debut album ‘LAUT’ is set for release later this year.

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DUTCH (English version below)

Leonard Luka is een artiest, songwriter en producer met Nederlands/Indonesische roots uit Utrecht. Door zijn soulvolle stem te mengen met headbopping grooves en elektronische invloeden, voert hij je mee door zijn universum van gelaagde Indie Soul en R&B.

Als kind vond Leonard inspiratie in de piano, waarop hij de traditionele jazz-standards naspeelde die door de kleine flat galmden waar hij in opgroeide. Dat leidde tot een studie aan het conservatorium en werk als sessietoetsenist en producent. Toch besloot Leonard een jaar te breken met muziek om te verbinden met zijn roots in Azië en Oceanië. Het gaf hem de inspiratie om terug te keren naar zijn roots en de muziek te maken waarmee hij opgroeide.

Hij deed o.a. de Popronde en So What’s Next Jazzfestival aan voor hij zijn EP ‘MIMICRY’ in 2021 released. Dit trekt de aandacht van 3voor12, NPO Radio 2, 3FM en de single ‘Misdirection’ krijgt zelfs een plekje in de top 1000 beste R&B/Soul nummers allertijden van Sublime FM. Leonard wordt in 2023 genomineerd voor Beste Talent bij de Sublime Awards en is dan al meer dan twee miljoen keer gestreamed. Zijn debuutalbum ‘LAUT’ volgt later dit jaar.

ENGLISH

Leonard Luka wants to expose the art in his past and the present, connecting with his mixed roots through multi-layered lyrical and musical impressions. By combining his soulful vibrant voice with deep-pocket groove and electronic influences, he delivers fresh Indie Soul/R&B for the heart and the mind.

He is a songwriter, vocalist and producer with Indonesian/Dutch roots. Growing up in a small apartment, he tried to absorb as many influences as he could. Too shy to sing as a child he found his voice in the piano, playing traditional jazz tunes that echoed through his household. While it lead to studying music and working as a session musician he finally took a one-year break from music to connect with his roots in Asia and Oceania. Deeply inspired he returned to create the music he grew up with, singing and producing everything himself.

He was seen performing at Popronde, So What’s Next Jazzfestival and internationally acclaimed Sofar Sounds before releasing his three part- EP ‘MIMICRY’ in 2021. This drew attention from national media like 3voor12, NPO Radio 2 and 3FM with the single ‘Misdirection’ featured in the Top 1000 R&B/Soul songs of all time. In 2023 Leonard got nominated Best Talent at the Sublime FM Awards while simultaneously reaching over a million streams. His debut album ‘LAUT’ is set for release later this year.

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A soulful vibrant voice mixed with deep-pocket groove and electronic influences, delivering fresh Indie Soul/R&B for the heart and the mind.

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Media

Polo
Polo
Stairs
Stairs

Logo

Leonard Luka Logo Black
Leonard Luka Logo White

Videos

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Recent Highlights

Streaming

  • Over a million streams on both Spotify & Apple Music
  • Misdirection was featured in popular Dutch TV series ‘Goed Tijden, Slechte Tijden’
  • Misdirection was nominated for Best Song at the 2022 Sublime Awards
  • Misdirection was featured in Sublime FM’s Top 1000 best R&B/Soul songs of all time
  • Airplay coverage for ‘Come Around’, 'Crossfield' & 'Misdirection' on NPO Radio 2, 3FM. Playlist featuring on NPO Soul & Jazz & Sublime FM

Shows

  • Nominated for Best Talent & Song at the 2022 Sublime Awards, Best Talent in 2023
  • Festivals: selected twice for Popronde (2018/2019), So What's Next Jazz festival, North Sea Round Town
  • Support shows for Aeris Roves, Steffen Morisson, Kris Berry,
  • Played Sofar Sounds in Amsterdam

Recent releases

Cover art of 'Elly'

Elly

Feb 25th 2022

What do you say to someone you never gonna see again?

Cover art of 'MIMICRY'

MIMICRY

Nov 5th 2021

A 3-part EP about Leonard's search for identity packed in an alternative R&B sound.

Cover art of 'Misdirection'

Misdirection

Sep 10th 2021

Misdirection is about coming to terms with the pressure of social media, channeling the frustration into an energetic, hyper nu-funk track.

Cover art of 'Crossfield'

Crossfield

May 14th 2021

Crossfield is a song that pays tribute to my heritage and the people who gave their lives for it.

Cover art of 'Kimono'

Kimono

Jun 26th 2020

Kimono is a song about adapting, finding your identity in a more polarizing world.