Rising indie-folk artist Luke James Williams returns With ‘Full Moon’ another taste of his upcoming second album ‘Limes Hotel’ – out April 17th.
‘Full Moon’ isa cautionary tale of greed that ends with a haunting, Kate Bush‑esque outro, and released to coincide with the full moon (March 3rd).
“Full Moon is about the dangers of not knowing where to stop in our pursuit of what we want,” says Luke. “Gluttony can lead people to do very stupid things that put themselves and others in grave danger. The hunter becomes the hunted in this part fable, part cautionary tale.”
And don’t miss the accompanying video made by UK-based filmmaker and photographer Matthew Oaten featuring two ballet dancers in pursuit around London’s Barbican. “When I listened to Full Moon, I was struck by the sense of pursuit running through it — the idea of desire becoming predatory,” says Matthew. “I saw it as a reflection on greed, competition and the futility of capitalism, and wanted the video to express those ideas physically. I’m grateful to Luke for trusting me to follow that instinct and create something true to the song.”
A bold step into a new chapter, Luke’s upcoming album ‘Limes Hotel’ is an intimate collection rooted in contemporary folk yet unafraid to wander in other directions, with a wealth of unexpected textures, tonal shifts, and emotional risk. Guided by Luke’s unmistakably English vocal and sparse, atmospheric instrumentation, the album emerged from an intense period of grief following the loss of two close friends. It traces questions of mortality, belief, connection, and the quiet work of piecing yourself back together after loss. Yet despite its origins in sadness, the record leans towards renewal with what Luke calls “new shoots reaching up towards the sun; the hope and promise of new life rising from the darkness.”
He adds: “Grief is universal but it often feels very isolating. I hope this album, whilst having been born out of a very dark time, can give a little light and some comfort to people going through similar experiences.”
With ‘Limes Hotel‘ Williams cements himself as a songwriter of rare emotional clarity, crafting music that feels both intimate and expansive, deeply personal yet completely universal.
BIO
Luke James Williams is a singer‑songwriter from Cambridgeshire, UK. His debut EP Drove (2018) earned early and enthusiastic support from BBC Radio 6 Music’s Tom Robinson, who selected Still In Bed as his 6 Music Recommends Track of the Week and later named it his Track of the Year So Far. The song also received airplay from Lauren Laverne, Steve Lamacq and Tom Ravenscroft.
Williams released his debut album Our Blood Is Red in July 2022 to glowing reviews across the indie and folk press. Bandcamp highlighted it as one of their New & Notable releases, helping introduce his music to listeners around the world.
Renowned for his captivating and emotionally resonant live performances, Williams has supported artists including Thea Gilmore, Mark Chadwick (Levellers), Charlie Dore and Megson. Following an appearance at Cambridge Folk Festival, he embarked on his first UK headline tour in autumn 2022.
Once described as “the James Taylor of the Fens,” Williams has carved out a distinctive voice within modern British folk crafting vivid, poetic songwriting delivered with a warmth, clarity and emotional honesty that is entirely his own.
TOUR DATES
Wednesday 6th May — The Harrison, London
Friday 8th May — Mary Street Live, Sheffield
Thursday 14th May — LTB Showrooms, Coventry
Friday 15th May — Wax and Beans, Bury
Friday 12th June — Junction J3, Cambridge
Thursday 23rd July — South Mill Arts, Bishops Stortford
Website / Social Links
Website: https://lukejameswilliams.co.uk/
Bandcamp: https://lukejameswilliams.bandcamp.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/lukejameswilliams
