Project Description
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LUCY BURKE
‘VICINITY’
Single Review
(21st January 2022)
Review by Melanie Griffiths
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“”Vicinity” is a song that succeeds in making the listener feel like their soaring”
Well known Sydney based singer/songwriter Lucy Burke is back with her new single “Vicinity”. The song is an upbeat dance tune that pulses with determination and buoyant hope that is likely to make you want to know much more about this versatile artist.
Burke is a seasoned artist who has played all over Sydney (including Sydney Football Stadium) and recorded in illustrious and famed studios like Abbey Road Studio in London and Hot Potato Studios in Sydney. Burke has always dived headfirst into many genres from jazz to funk, to acoustic pop and now her deft songwriting skills have bloomed into a foray in dance-pop. “Vicinity” is a song that succeeds in making the listener feel like their soaring. Inspiration comes from Burke’s unstoppable passion for pursuing creativity and recognising the undeniable need to do so.
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“I’ve been down this road. Many times before. And it grows much longer. But if we look ahead. And if we step in time, we can cross the line.”
With that burning aspiration to succeed also comes the acknowledgement that no one gets there alone, and “Vicinity” also touches on the rewarding experience an artist gets from collaborating with other like-minded musicians. Banding together with others who are just as fervent for music writing can result in magic being created. “Vicinity” is catchy as it whisks us away on a fast-paced house beat. The light approach to the airy synths and the rhythmic beat gives the impression of being on an adventure, like driving with the top down on your car, wind whipping through your hair as you make your way to that point you can just see peeking over the horizon.
Burke’s production on the track imbues the song with not only a positive outlook but also her voice is incredibly charming. Lithe in some places and warm in others her vocals hit spot-on as you hear the optimism glowing from the song. If you want to feel a little joy, then seek out “Vicinity” available via all digital stores.
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Lucy Burke
Biography
Known for her heartfelt and soulful songs, Sydney based singer-songwriter Lucy Burke can win you over with a single chord. Influenced by such acts as The Beatles, Norah Jones, Portishead, Ed Sheeran and Eva Cassidy, Lucy’s sound is diverse.
With a love of songwriting and storytelling, Lucy believes in giving each song its moment in the sun. She delights in collaborating with her band members and her producer to experiment with different genres and styles, allowing the songs to stand on their own. Breaking out of genres, her music includes elements of soft acoustic pop, to jazz, electronic, folk and even funk.
Whether being a soft acoustic ballad in Please Stay or a dramatic epic based narrative fitting for a soundtrack in Calm Before the Storm, to a throwback to the classic jazz ballads of yesteryear in Luckiest Girl, Lucy Burke is not one to be boxed in. Performing with her stellar live band, Lucy has become a premier act in the Sydney music scene and she delights audiences with her varied sound from soft to powerful vocals.
With three studio albums to her name and her debut album being recorded at Abbey Road Studios, a love of songwriting and a passion for music, it is no wonder Lucy has a loyal following, selling out shows at such premier venues as Camelot Lounge, Lazybones, Foundry 616 and Factory Theatre.
Lucy was the featured artist at the Australian Songwriters Awards and was selected to perform at The Sydney Football Stadium in 2017. Featured on Vents Magazine, BMA Mag and several online radio stations/playlists, this songstress is reaching people on a wider international level.
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DISCOGRAPHY
– Botany Street (2008) recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London
– Behaviour EPE (2013) recorded at The Wiggles Studio
– Chasing Sparks (2016) recorded at Church Street Studios with Sean Carey (Thirsty Merc)
– Calm Before the Storm (2019) recorded with Luke Bertoz (Tales in Space, Dappled Cities)
– Nighttime and Luckiest Girl (2020) recorded with Luke Bertoz
– Please Stay (2021) recorded with Luke Bertoz
– Deaf Ears (2021) recorded with Luke Bertoz
– Vicinity (2022) recorded with Luke Bertoz
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