Mancunian singer-songwriter Lusaint today unveils her latest single ‘Joking’- listen here. Following the release of her stellar track ‘Neon Lights’ earlier this year and her hugely successful, sell-out UK headline tour in March, Lusaint’s latest track offers another taste of her upcoming EP The Apothecary, due for release later this spring.
Telling the tale of keeping hold of a love despite it not feeling right anymore, ‘Joking’ showcases the pop-infused side of Lusaint’s sound and carries the singer’s honey-sweet vocals along a thread of irresistible drum rhythms and sleek guitar lines.
Speaking on the song, Lusaint says: “‘Joking’ is about the unspoken words, the moments of doubt. Holding on to something because it feels comfortable, even when you sense you’re not truly seen the way you want to be.”
Growing up in the town of Stretford, Greater Manchester, a career in the music industry only ever seemed like a pipe dream for the singer-songwriter. Fast forward to 2024 and Lusaint has dispelled her own theory by clocking over eighty million streams to date and proving herself as one of the UK’s hottest newcomers, with widespread Radio 1 airplay and tips from the likes of Notion, Wonderland, F Word, and more.
Inspired by the world of jazz and blues found in her parents’ extensive record collection, Lusaint started her career covering the likes of Ella Fitzgerald and Nina Simone in local bars and restaurants. But then in 2019, everything changed, as her cover of En Vogue’s ‘Don’t Let Go’ received airtime on a popular UK TV show, becoming the UK’s most Shazam’d song in one day.
A cover of ‘Wicked Game’ followed, generating over 30 million views on YouTube alone, resulting in a record deal and the release of her own original music with her 2023 debut ‘Dark Horse’. Her timeless and distinctive voice saw immediate support flooding in for the singer, and has seen her fanbase continue to grow at home and abroad.
Released in September 2024, Lusaint’s debut ‘Self Sabotage’ EP has achieved over 10 million streams and received enormous tastemaker support, resulting in European tour dates, festival bookings from Boardmasters to The Great Escape and Neighbourhood Festival, and support slots for the likes of Raye, Tom Grennan, Nia Archives and Jess Glynne.
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