Luke Daniel Peacock Gives Us a Reason To Dance Through Iso
If we were to describe Luke Daniel Peacock in one word, it would most likely be multifaceted. The Brisbane born-and-raised singer/songwriter is not just a solo artist -- he’s also the member of three different bands (Halfway, Headland and Minor Premiers). Each group has their own unique style of music: for instance, Headland is described as “an experimental atmospheric/psychedelic band that makes music for surf films. But when Peacock performs on his own, his superstar talent truly shines.
“Give Me a Reason,” Peacock’s latest track, is proof of this. The song heavily harkens back to an 80s rave, giving nostalgic new wave vibes combined with a techno-inspired drum machine beat that feels like a beautiful mix between New Order and Confessions-era Madonna. Add in a soaring chorus that feels club-ready, and you have one of the most exciting tracks of 2020 so far. “Give Me a Reason” certainly has the potential to propel Peacock higher into the indie-pop scene; there are no doubts that this could be a new shining moment for him.
Luke Daniel Peacock’s previous solo efforts have earned him extensive acclaim across the music industry, including being awarded The Billy Thorpe Scholarship Award in 2016 for his LP “We’ve Come A Long Way Darling”.
Simultaneously, Luke has recorded, performed and toured across the world with some of the most revered and respected names in Australian and international music. Luke also featured as a performer and curator of the 13th Isol-aid Festival, and his most recent single “Older Then” shot to #2 on the AMRAP Metro charts.
Luke Daniel Peacock was born and grew up in Brisbane, QLD, Australia. He is a descendant of the Meriam people of the eastern Torres Strait Islands, and also has strong Scottish heritage; he credits both of these lineages to his deep attraction to song and melody. Through it’s pearling industry and transient population, the Torres Strait is a famous melting pot of culture and music, while Scotland is home to many of Luke’s favourite pop-heavy bands, including, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Cocteau Twins, Teenage Fanclub, Chvrches, The Waterboys and Frightened Rabbit.
Peacock plans to release three brand new singles this year. “Give Me a Reason” is already a delicious taste of what’s in store for us, and we absolutely cannot wait. Watch this space -- Luke Daniel Peacock is definitely on the rise.
