Luke James Williams

Luke James Williams is an indie-folk singer-songwriter from Cambridgeshire, UK.

Releasing his debut EP 'Drove' in November 2018, Luke gained huge support from BBC Radio 6 Music DJ Tom Robinson who made 'Still In Bed' his 6 Music Recommends Track Of The Week in April 2019, later naming it his Track Of The Year So Far in July. The song was also played across the station by Lauren Laverne, Steve Lamacq and Tom Ravenscroft. Elsewhere, he has received airplay from BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio, BBC Wales and BBC Foyle.

In July 2022, Luke released his "outstanding" (KLOF) debut album, 'Our Blood Is Red'. As well as picking up rave reviews from some of the biggest sites & publications on the indie & folk scenes, Bandcamp made the album one of their 'New & Notable' releases which attracted new followers from all four corners of the globe.

Luke has received glowing reviews for his captivating & emotive live performances & has supported artists such as Thea Gilmore, Mark Chadwick (Levellers), Charlie Dore & Megson. He has just released his second full-length album 'Limes Hotel' to glowing reviews and the most recent single ‘Full Moon’ found a new fan in Guy Garvey who played the song as part of his Finest Hour show on BBC Radio 6 Music saying “I think this is amazing, the energy is fantastic - I really love this song”. A run of headline dates in support of the new album culminated in a sold out show at Cambridge Junction J3.

Once described as “the James Taylor of the Fens,” he is known for crafting vivid, poetic songs delivered with a warmth, clarity and emotional honesty that is entirely his own.

"The songwriting and the vocal delivery are just so raw, heartfelt and beautiful that I find it irresistible"
Tom Robinson, BBC6 Music

"A perfect slice of alt.folk pop"
Charlie Ashcroft - Amazing Radio

"Gave me a shiver down my back, just like the first time I heard Nick Drake and The Lake Poets. Luke James Williams is the Real Deal"
The Rocking Magpie

"Really beautiful melodies and instrumentations which bring you back to listen time and time again"
Angry Baby Blog

"Reminds me of Bon Iver, only with an English accent"
Louder Than War