British multi-instrumentalist, producer, and singer-songwriter Luke Marzec plays tenor saxophone and synth’ in London experimental modular synth-jazz group Lazy H and the Loose Cables.
But as a very exciting hot prospect solo artist, once you hear THAT gravelly but soulful voice, we may well wonder why he doesn’t put the sax’ back in its case and focus all of his attention on making sure as many people as possible – inside and outside of the music industry – get to hear his fabulous vocal chops.
If the kind of sound coming out of the mouths of Finlay Quaye, Bob Marley, Paulo Nutini, and James Morrison is your bag, Luke Marzec is very much a discovery you should make soon…
Maybe start with his new single “Space To Be Free”, which has been out for streaming a few days [June 2025], a slow-burning, soulful anthem rooted in protest and poetic clarity, channelling Luke’s reflections on “the U.K.’s economic inequality, digital alienation, and the quiet joys that capitalism often erodes (community, creativity, and stillness).”
Inspired by the classic sounds of soul and r&b and Bob Marley’s universal message of unity amidst the stark realities of present-day life in the UK, Luke Marzec fuses warm analogue textures, soulful vocals, and experimental production into a track that’s both deeply personal and universally resonant.
“I started writing this song years ago, back when Theresa May was still in office [former UK Prime Minister],” he says. “Even then, I was feeling how distant real power had become. And now, with the obscene wealth gaps we’re seeing — between landlords, monarchs, tech giants, and the rest of us — the idea of simply having space to breathe, to be free, feels more radical than ever.
“We work more than ever, we own less, and the space to create, reflect, and connect has become a luxury, but these are the things that make life meaningful, and they shouldn’t be reserved for the few. This song is about reclaiming that. The best things in life cost nothing but time and space. Yet somehow, those are the very things we’re being priced out of,” says Luke.
The new track kicks off ‘Side B’ of his debut album, “Something Good Out Of Nothing”. A unique release strategy in which he released the first half of his album independent of its critically-hailed flipside – which was released digitally in March.
This continuation deepens the album’s exploration of modern life, memory, and meaning. The full album will be released on vinyl, LP and re-introduced digitally with new artwork on August 18th ’25 via Swift Half Records.
Luke came onto the scene with his 2018 EP “Chances” and over the next couple of years he released two more EPs, and gained writing and production experience co-writing with artists in the UK such as Maverick Sabre, VC Pines, Benjamin Francis Leftwich and Jazzanova. He also featured on Johannes Brecht’s “Voicing Something”, which was remixed by Adriatique. His Spotify page now has more than 15 million listens.
“Space To Be Free” follows up Luke’s recent singles “Growing Up With You” and “I Can’t Get You Out Of My Mind”. The latter jumped straight into the Official Spotify Retro Soul playlist, receiving airplay from BBC Introducing, describing him as “The UK’s answer to Teddy Swims”.
- Catch Luke playing live in 2025: 8th August- The Barrel House, Totnes , “Something Good Out Of Nothing” album launch / 9th August- Boardmasters Festival, Cornwall.
Photos by Natalia Bjerk
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