Luke Biscan's Journey: From Church Music to Funky Disco
Luke Biscan's passion for music has been a driving force throughout his life, influenced by his father's rock band, Goanna, and his own experiences with the Holy Ghost Pentecostal church. Leaving the church and discovering new sounds, Luke found solace in music and now performs in Geelong, Australia, often at venues his late father played at. His upcoming album, Biscoffi, will feature a mix of styles, from 1960s Disney to contemporary sounds.
Key Takeaways:
- Luke Biscan's music career was influenced by his father's rock band, Goanna, and his own experiences with the Holy Ghost Pentecostal church.
- He left the church to pursue music, performing at local bars and private events, including weddings and funerals.
- Biscoffi, his upcoming album, will feature a mix of styles, from 1960s Disney to contemporary sounds.
- Luke's love of music began when he was kicked out of the church at 17 and started gigging in Geelong.
- His first gig was at Beav's Bar in Geelong, after a conversation with his dad and Rod Hoe, another original member of Goanna.
- Luke has dyslexia and attention deficit disorder, but his creativity is a "superpower" for him.
- He has released a music video for his song "Girlfriends," which was showcased in May 2023.
- The music video features Luke rehearsing in one section of a building, while two people in love dance in the ballroom.
- Luke was featured on The Voice Australia in 2020, where he shared his story publicly.
- He plans to take his album to Nashville at the end of this year and has been working on it for seven years.
- Luke draws on personal experiences for all the songs he writes.