The Luka State
(Un)salted indie rock. The Luka State consists of Cheshire cats Conrad Ellis, Sam Bell, Jake Barnabas and Lewis Pusey. Their hometown of Winsford is known for little more than salt mining, but located halfway between Liverpool and Manchester, every child there wants to become a pop star or footballer as soon as they learn to play the guitar or kick a ball around. The Luka State opted for music, even if it was a close call for former semi-pro football player Jake.
The Luka State
The single 'Girl' (2021)
crowned a long line of critically acclaimed singles. It was broadcast on BBC 6 Music and Radio X, among others, and was added to many playlists globally. In August 2022, their latest single 'Stick Around' was released: a signature blend of sharp, anthemic rock 'n' roll and the provocative attitude of the self-proclaimed 'salt of the earth'.