PureGrand: "Pictures"
PureGrand is Dublin born musician and photographer, Luke Faulkner. A self confessed pop music freak, he is fast making a name for himself on the Irish music scene with his distinct marriage of strong pop hooks, introspective lyrics and striking visuals which he writes, produces and creates himself.
PureGrand takes the sounds and aesthetics of the 80s and 90s and merges them with contemporary themes and lyrics.
Songs like the ballad “Flowers” and the beat driven synth pop tracks “Timeline” and “Such a Fright” earned Faulkner a place on the Nialler9’ Best New Artists 2020 as well as on Hot Press’s Hot for 2021.
Faulkner has performed at some of Irelands best homegrown alternative nights such as Glitter Hole, Avoca’s Queer Cabaret and at the Dublin Fringe Festival. He most recently performed with Jack Rua, CMAT and Gold Blooded Woman as part of Gotta Tell You, a pop event about the future of Irish pop as part of Music Town Dublin.
Faulkner says “Pictures” his just released single “is inspired by boyband artwork and teen music mags of the 90s (think smash hits, totp etc) it is meant to be really camp and kinda naff looking but still a consistent look.”
Have a listen and connect with PureGrand on social media:
https://www.instagram.com/PUREGRAND/
