Bridging The Gap Between South Wales And London Luke RV Returns With ‘Long Term Parking'

On ‘Long term Parking’, Luke RV creates the alternate Hip-Hop infused sound that is becoming more popular in the underground rap scene. The chilled vibe of the intricate guitar riffs and percussion instruments gives a hypnotic groove vibe to the sound.

As listeners, we get the impression that he is listening to something that is very private, almost as if we’re intruding. The song is about being in that state of mind when you're going through the motions and everything feels that little bit heavier and sluggish. Despite the melancholic lyrics Luke RV finds the spark to keep going as we feel every emotion communicated through his voice.

The feeling of transparency is further explored in the video directed by Kiddus. It is styled as a creative and artistic cut that provides a glimpse of Luke with his friends in the valleys of Neath a place where he was born and grew up. In the lyrics, he also explores the complicated relationship he has with Neath. It's the place he's grateful to but also he can't help but feels dissatisfied due to the smallness of it and the feeling he's being trapped. We witness places that hold a special meaning to him too allowing us to have a better understanding of luke. Places such as his local pub, raves and the studio.

"The video portrays the feeling of ‘going through the motions. I wanted the lyrics to convey a battle, more of a constant conversation in my head, and the video to also represent these lingering thoughts." Says Luke RV

Recently he has performed live alongside Bawo in Cardiff and has also had an early co-sign from grime pioneer and BBC Radio 1extra host DJ Target. The musician was also shortlisted for the Welsh Music Price Awards 2020 proving that he is being talked about in the right circles. He has also featured on KeepVibesNear’s ‘Late Night Link’ and released the project Travel Pack last year.

This summer if you want to follow Luke’s music journey you can find him performing at Boxpark Shoreditch and Boomtown Festival this summer.