Luke Clerkin - Wow Wow Wow (single)
Luke Clerkin 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. After an exceptional show in Workman’s Cellar in March, 2024 is shaping up to be an even more incredible year with the release of his debut album ‘Orpheus’ set to release in October.
Wow Wow Wow is a touching folk track featuring Clerkin's trademark honesty that makes the words resonate with the listener even more. He doesn't pretend to be somebody he's not. He's open, singing about situations we all can somehow relate to. His words demand attention. "I know my self-worth and this is not worth it" is one of the strongest lines in the song and we might call it autobiographical because of Clerkin's advocacy for mental health. The cello only accents the vulnerability expressed in the song, however, the track itself carries an encouraging message that sometimes you need to crash and burn in the pursuit of love.
"Just 'cause you're looking in a different direction
Doesn't mean I don't see you"