Lucky Sonne

There aren’t a lot of musical paths that Calgary’s Luke Colborne hasn’t taken a few steps down. Over the course of five full-length albums, Colborne’s Lucky Sonne has never shied from eclecticism, weaving California jangle into noisy New York velvet, with a lyrical touch that tastes like porch swing moonshine in skinny jeans and Chucks. Tupelo molasses.

It’s a rare enough ability to be able to distill one’s influences into a distinctive sound that doesn’t sound indebted to any one in particular. It’s rarer still to find an artist whose songs are so concise that not a second feels wasted. Lucky Sonne artfully brings classic tones together with a joyous vibe that never feels rushed, brimming with a cheeky sentimentality that reminds us there’s always a big heart behind a wry smile.