Tuka

One third of triple J fave’s Thundamentals, and with the first single Just To Feel Wanted from his second solo album “Feedback Loop” already added to triple j rotation, there’s no shortage of activity in Tuka’s life right now. For starters, Thundamentals recent triple j Like A Version cover of Matt Corby’s Brother is currently the most watched video on Triple J’s Youtube Channel.

Just To Feel Wanted is vibrant and energetic, enthusiastic yet contemplative – just like the artist himself. Based on a ’60s-style surf groove, Tuka’s flow works in unison with crafty turntable cuts, hand claps, warm bass and plenty of twang. The result is an epic party track tempered by morning-after clarity.

Boiled down, Just To Feel Wanted presents a simple ethos – be true to who you are and what you feel, be the best you can be, and have a good time while you’re doing it. Life doesn’t sound that hard when you look at it from the right angle, but not everyone nails it. “It’s easy to say, but actually standing by that is a different story,” adds Tuka. “And that’s the vibe of the whole of Feedback Loop – staying true to the art you feel the world needs to experience, rather than trying to please everyone.”

With Feedback Loop set for release in October, expect an album that broadens your mind both musically and mentally.