Luke Clerkin - Constellations (feat. Bríd Lyons)
Luke Clerkin from Dublin, Ireland, 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. His debut album ‘Orpheus’ set to be released in January 2025. He recently finished second at the Sofia Singer Songwriter Festival Competition which won him an opportunity to come back to Sofia to record a single in of the best studios there.
This is what Luke said about his single "Constellations" : "This is one of the last tracks on the album but it marks the start of a new relationship, and it explores all of the vulnerabilities that came up during those early days. I was in a very cautious mind space when I was writing this song, I made sure not to let my impulsivities take the lead, and writing about it really helped me process how I was feeling. I felt that I had lost myself in the months previous and I couldn’t let that happen again."
A bit uncharacteristically for the artist, his single "Constellations" sparks with optimism and brightness. The track's vibe overall is upbeat yet you still need to read between the lines if you want to discover the true meaning of the lyrics. True to his calling that is mental health advocacy, the line "maybe we're still hurting, need time to heal" says more than meets the eye. Is he trying once again to shine a light on a topic that's not talked about enough? We don't doubt that.
"We are going somewhere we have never been
We are feeling feelings we thought we'd never feel
Maybe we're still hurting, need time to heal"