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Luke Westaway is an English YouTuber, internet personality, singer/songwriter and musician who is based in London. He is a former senior editor at CNET, and Outsidextra. He is also one of the role players on The Oxventure Guild, where he plays Dob, a Half-orc bard. We’ve covered Luke before on Indie Light, and you can click here to read more. Today, I’m super excited to share my thoughts on Luke’s debut EP ‘Creature of Habit’ which was released February 20th 2021.

‘Creature of Habit’ opens with a jaunty little melody of the piano, and Luke’s vocals come out in full force, his lighter soft toned voice works well both against the softer chords of the piano, and the harder, harsher strings of the guitar. This track has a lot of energy, the balance between the more chaotic parts and the softer parts work out really well. Again I really have to comment on the development and growth of Luke as an artist since the last release. You can see elements where he’s gotten more confident, and bolder in his performance, the result is an incredible opening number to an EP that I’ve been so excited to review.

‘Lockdown Song (April 2020)’ kicks things off with light acoustic guitar that blends into Luke’s vocals, his voice soothing and vibrant, you just get caught up in the melody and energy of the whole performance. I also haven’t really commented on it thus far, but Luke is a clever and funny lyricist, who pens tracks that are honest and engaging, and that speak to experiences we’re all familiar with, I touched on it on another review but what I like most about his style is the elevation of the mundanity, he talks through his thoughts and feelings in a what that really connects with you as a listener. 

‘What a Mess’ opens with more guitar, this is a little more raw, you can hear the distortion and feedback, it works well especially within the context of the title and overall vibe of the track. It has a softer, sadder note to it. I really enjoy Luke’s performance style, he’s skilled at jumping between fast and slow, highs and lows, and throughout it all you get such a sense of him, and his personality. I can’t really think of another artist off the top of my head who embraces their own foibles and stories in their music quite as much as Luke and it’s incredibly refreshing. 

‘Lockdown Song (December Reprise)’ has deep, sustained piano chords that build as they progress, the result is a rich melody that perfectly supports Luke’s vocals. He presents a hauntingly melodic tone, as he sings, he talks about his Lockdown experiences, and you feel the full weight of his feelings, he holds it together but there’s genuine discomfort and sadness woven into the lyrics and performance. He’s good at levity, but he truly creates something beautiful in the sharing of this musical story. It’s a really solid track, and it concludes the number on an admittedly sad note, but not one that is unsatisfying, instead I feel like I know Luke a little better. 

So that’s what I thought of Luke Westaway’s EP ‘Creature of Habit’ and if you want to check that out for yourself then head on over to Spotify. While you’re at it, make sure and support the artist by checking out their website and by following them on Twitter and Instagram.