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Add to playlist: the art-pop showtunes of Luki and the week’s best new tracks
The article highlights Luki, the art-pop project of singer and composer Lucy Duncan and producer Niac, whose new EP Old Feelings combines theatrical melodrama with intimate emotional detail. The Guardian presents the release as a compelling signpost towards a forthcoming album, praising Duncan’s expressive voice and the duo’s unconventional, richly arranged songwriting.
Luki released its debut album, Wisps, in 2018 and has since issued occasional singles; Old Feelings is available now, with an album expected later in 2026. The article compares the EP’s songs to artists including Mary Margaret O’Hara, Tori Amos, Fiona Apple, Scott Walker and Kate Bush, and also recommends new tracks from Dis Fig, Blonde Redhead, Jae Stephens, Prodigal, 163Margs, Kade Young and Essence Martins.
In short
- Luki’s new EP previews a larger album due later in 2026.
- Old Feelings blends theatrical art-pop with emotionally precise songwriting.
- The playlist also spotlights seven other new releases.
Explained simply
Luki is the art-pop project of singer and composer Lucy Duncan and producer Niac. Their music pairs Duncan’s expressive vocals with theatrical arrangements and close-up lyrics about feelings and relationships, drawing on a tradition of pop that blends songwriting with drama.
The duo released their debut album, Wisps, in 2018 and have put out occasional singles since. Their work sits alongside a wider range of artists who use unusual arrangements and strong vocal performances to explore personal themes.
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