Luke De-Sciscio

Luke De-Sciscio

Luke De-Sciscio is a British singer-songwriter based in Bath. He writes and records folk songs, with much of his work recorded live and shaped by a sparse approach that focuses on lyrics, mood and the central moment of a song. He spends long periods writing songs, often without releasing them, and his early development as a songwriter is described as unfolding over a decade.

Songwriting and style

His songs are rooted in folk and are often presented in a stripped-back form. The emphasis in his recordings is on directness and emotional detail, with the material described as pared down to its essential elements. His writing is associated with a search for honesty and precision in the lyric.

Career and collaborations

De-Sciscio gains support from a dedicated audience and has taken support slots for artists including Cat Stevens and Jose Feliciano. He also performs across Europe and the USA with musicians such as Sam Amidon, Jessica Pratt and Laura Gibson. In 2018 he shares a stage with Jeff Buckley co-writer Gary Lucas and sings songs that had originally inspired him to pursue music.

Releases and recognition

In 2020 he releases three albums: Good Bye Folk Boy, Eucharist and Sublime. The three records are presented as part of a connected sequence, moving from despair and pain through reflection and towards light. He also releases a fourth album within fourteen months of that period. His songs R.O.B.Y.N., I Gave You All My Love and An Honour each receive playlist support, and I’m A Dream Fighting Out Of A Man is singled out in coverage connected to his appearance at SXSW.

Critical attention

His work receives attention from writers and tastemakers who describe his songs in strong terms and frame him as an artist of note in contemporary songwriting. He is included among acts to see at SXSW, and his music is also identified as part of a wider interest in especially lyrical and intimate folk performance.