Luke Marzec has today released his new track titled ‘I Can’t Get You Out Of My Mind’ from his upcoming album, ‘Something Good Out Of Nothing’, dropping in to segments: Side A on March 28th and Side B this summer via Swift Half Records.
Before you hit the play button, take a good look at his face. There is the main image and a gallery below. Get that look in yet? This is what I call the ‘Rick Astley Effect’. Want to know what that means? Now hit play. See how looks can be deceiving yet? I say this with no disrespect. But what I am saying is that this is a magnificent voice that you would expect from someone else. The voice is my new muse. Brilliantly weathered and timelessly experienced, the voice is THE voice in everything you want in that voice.
I know the inevitable Amy Winehouse comparisons but, to be honest, ‘I Can’t Get You Out Of My Mind’ could not be done by or with any other artist. Luke feels the vibe, lives the lyric, and owns the song. If soul was the goal then this is a hat trick. Rarely do I revere an artist that I’ve just heard, but, what I heard was inspiration through the speakers. And, isn’t that what great music is supposed to do?
About ‘I Can’t Get You Out Of My Mind’
“It’s a retro sound. It’s a vintage sound but with a twist,” says British multi-instrumentalist, producer, and singer-songwriter Luke Marzec about his new single “I Can’t Get You Out of My Mind.” Taken from his debut album, Something Good Out Of Nothing which will be released in two parts – Side A (release date: March 28) and Side B (to be released in Summer 2025), the single seamlessly balances the spiky, angular verses – that hearken the jazzy R&B vibe of Amy Winehouse – with Marzec’s warm gruff vocals alongside dreamy, reflective choruses and is his most refined and confident work yet. It marks the first release from Swift Half Records, the newly established London-based label that has signed Marzec.
Written during a summer retreat in the woods, “I Can’t Get You Out of My Mind” explores the emotional turbulence of a breakup, opening with a captivating blend of swirling synth arpeggios, before dropping into a captivating groove that fuses funk, soul, and jazz. “We set up a makeshift studio in the woods—a marquee with speakers, a drum machine, and a fire pit. It was raw, intimate, and incredibly inspiring,” recalls Marzec. Inspired by standout tracks from Amy Winehouse’s Back To Black and Arctic Monkeys’ AM, Marzec’s gravelly vocals and sharp songwriting touch on the emotional complexities of loss and regret, guiding listeners through a soundscape of indecision and longing.
Known for his eclectic soundscapes and reflective lyricism, Marzec’s Something Good Out Of Nothing is a heartfelt exploration of nostalgia, passion, and the paradoxes of modern life. With a style that seamlessly weaves vintage influences with cutting-edge electronic elements, Marzec’s music captures the essence of humanity in an era dominated by technology.
Drawing inspiration from the soulful textures of Motown and the raw energy of experimental sound design, Marzec employs instruments like the Prophet synth and Morphagene sampler to reimagine classic sounds in a contemporary context. “This album is about holding onto the old while stepping into the new,” he explains. “It’s a dialogue between the warmth and authenticity of the past and the stark, often dispassionate realities of our digital age.”
Much of the album reflects Marzec’s connection to the natural world and the solace he finds in the countryside. “The countryside is where I reflect on life’s essentials—love, friendship, adventure. It’s where you’re forced to live with imagination and where everything feels honest,” he shares. Contrasting this is the vibrancy and chaos of city life, which he acknowledges as a wellspring of creativity and diversity. “Both are essential; they complement each other.”
Underpinning the album is a broader exploration of the human condition. Marzec wrestles with the contradictions of modernity—hope and despair, sincerity and cynicism—and finds beauty in their coexistence. “It’s about living with passion, embracing the highs and lows, and staying connected to the things that truly matter,” he says.
Luke Marzec’s forthcoming album promises to be a poignant reflection on life, blending history with modernity and the deeply personal with the universal. It’s an invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what it means to live authentically in a rapidly changing world.
Having studied classical and jazz styles at the Royal College of Music and Trinity Conservatoire, Marzec first broke onto the music scene with his debut EP Chances in 2017. His journey has since seen him collaborate with acclaimed artists, including Maverick Sabre, VC Pines, Benjamin Francis Leftwich, and Jazzanova, as well as Johannes Brecht on the widely appreciated Voicing Something—remixed by Adriatique.
Marzec continues to push his musical boundaries with Headroom, a London-based jam session that he hosts, featuring top jazz and electronic musicians from across the city. He is also part of Lazy H and the Loose Cables, an experimental synth-jazz group known for its avant-garde soundscapes.
Luke Marzec’s new single “I Can’t Get You Out of My Mind” is out today. Side A of his self-produced debut album, Something Good Out Of Nothing will be released on March 28, 2025.
Images by Natalia Bjerke.
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https://www.instagram.com/lukemarzecsworld/
https://lukemarzec.bandcamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@lukemarzecvevo1826
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5X0GAEimapMzpG5Q7Sibmh
