“…it’s an exciting addition to the rising alt-rap star’s repertoire of melodic pop-punk” – ROLLING STONE AUSTRALIA
Following the release of the energetic “Not There” earlier this year, alt-rock newcomer Somber Hills has shared the nostalgia fuelled new single “I’m Sure You’ve Heard” via Warner Music Australia. Listen HERE. The pop-punk anthem ignites with a punchy hook and high-octane energy that will have you ready to jump into the middle of a mosh-pit.
”This year I’ve been doing shadow work and trying to find out more about the parts of me I suppress, in doing so I’ve realised more about the type of artist I want to be. This song starts in the setting of an untapped memory that led to a lot of raw emotion. This song feels like the bright side of nihilism.” Somber Hills says of the track.
“I’m Sure You’ve Heard” and “Not There” follows the release of Somber’s project “where’s my guitar” last year which featured the singles “Some Say”, “Sometimes (My Brain Doesn’t Work)” featuring Between You And Me, and “Hollywood” featuring BESTIES. He also released “Pain Station” earlier in 2023 which featured the singles “Hurdles”, “YDS” and “Guilt”. To celebrate the release of the project he performed a sold-out show at Oxford Art Gallery.
With influences as broad as Paramore to Radiohead to Travis Scott, Somber Hills (also known as Lukas Martin) manages to blend every musical inspiration he’s ever had into punchy alt-rap/rock songs that make you want to move. Whether in angst or in ecstasy, the result is undeniable – his music is made to connect people, whether it’s in a pit moshing or at a house party, dancing under a haze of smoke.
With over a million streams across key DSPs so far, Somber Hills is just getting started. He’s opened for artists like A$AP Ferg, YNG Martyr, Jonny Craig, Seth Sentry, and fellow genre-agnostic artist Call Me Karizma, and has a genuine desire to connect with fans all over the world; fans who, like him, seek community through music.
