Exclusive Interview with 'LUCKY LACE'

Producer and musician Lucky Lace resides in Munich. He has been dubbed as the German Ed Sheeran several times, especially when he performs live on stage or in public with his Loop Station. His music inspires people to dance or reflect on emotional topics (sometimes both at once). Regarding his musical objectives, he stated: “I want to uplift others and remind them of what matters most in life… and I gotta say, it is the best therapy I’ve ever experienced.” His lyrics can range from “very romantic” to “grateful and full of faith” to “dark and depressive” depending on the style and emotion of the song. He also writes and produces nearly every song himself. He has collaborated on projects as a producer with artists from Germany, Norway, England, and North America. His most recent endeavor was a collaboration for the publication of Eliza Hart’s book “Das Leuchten Deiner Worte.”
Driving away with someone you love while taking a vacation or short trip to a new location is the theme of the song “Miles & Miles.” It expresses the desire to escape our daily routine and enter the unknown, and it is undoubtedly a summer song with a romantic vibe. Therefore, if you enjoy this song and want to spread it around the world, he would be extremely appreciative. Enjoy your day and let’s travel far and wide driving for miles and miles. Check out the song and the exclusive interview below:

1. Can you tell us a bit about where you all come from and how it all got started?

LUCKY LACE: To be honest, my real affection for music just started in 2018. I learned to play a bit of piano by myself when I was a teenager, but I thought you have to play since you’ve been born to achieve something in the music world. So I stopped writing songs and playing instruments until I was 19, because I thought “You’re already too late on that train”. Oh was I wrong. I’m so glad that I have overcome that fear and can now help others to come out of the shadow of fear of being not good enough to start making music. We all can, it is just practice and patience.

2. Did you guys have any formal training or are you self-taught?

LUCKY LACE: I taught myself guitar, piano and production all by myself, and even singing, but I came to a point where I realized, I will need professional help to get a better voice. (it sounded really awful when I started). The I also studied Audio Engineering & Music Production at SAE Institute in Munich to give myself the technical background.

3. Who were your first and strongest musical influences and why the name ‘LUCKY LACE’?

LUCKY LACE: Most people already call me “the german Ed Sheeran” so yeah, he is my strongest musical influence and the one who made me want to learn to play the guitar. Other Influences are: EDEN, Cro, Voila, NF, KREAM and many other smaller artists. and many other smaller artists.

About the name “Lucky Lace”. Actually I got the nickname “Lace” on social media around 10 years ago (and I really can’t remember why). I was a big fan of ‘Lucky Luke’, the cool cowboy who is faster then his own shadow? And my real name is ‘Luca’. All these influences combined created: “Lucky Lace”

And yes: I know that it could mean “happy shoelaces”, but that’s not intended. Maybe I should sell shoelaces as merch? J

4. What do you feel are the key elements in your music that should resonate with listeners, and how would you personally describe your sound?

LUCKY LACE: I would say I focus way more on the lyrics and meaning of a song. I believe that every song is a chance to get your feelings out into the world, to talk about things that matter, to create your own therapy. So every meaningless lyric feels like an wasted opportunity. But still, I love to do some catchy songs with not so deep lyrics, but they still have to create emotions or make you want to dance/move.

Describing the sound isn’t an easy thing to do. I would say it varies between electronic and acoustic sounds and even some cinematic elements. When I create an arrangement of a new song, I always think of it as a movie, you know. You need the momentum to build through the song, an epic climax, or an emotional end in silence. It’s a movie, but without visuals.

5. For most artists, originality is first preceded by a phase of learning and, often, emulating others. What was this like for you? How would you describe your own development as an artist and music maker, and the transition towards your own style, which is known as POP?
**LUCKY LACE**:
It really is. I learned a lot just by recreating songs I really liked. To listen in detail to other artists and songs really helps you determine which elements and parts of music you want for your own creations.
I still don’t like the genre Pop, cause nowadays Pop could mean anything. But to be honest: I don’t know a better genre to describe it… yet.

6. What’s your view on the role and function of music as political, cultural, spiritual, and/or social vehicles – and do you try and affront any of these themes in your work, or are you purely interested in music as an expression of technical artistry, personal narrative and entertainment?

LUCKY LACE:

I love to talk about topics in my songs, that are not spoken openly in this society. I’m really glad that topics like Mental Illness and self awareness are getting more and more attention nowadays in music and I also like to bring ideas of spirituality and even believes or faith into the music, because in the end: Music should be personal and faith in god is a huge part in my life, so it would feel weird to cut that out.

7. Do you feel that your music is giving you back just as much fulfilment as the amount of work you are putting into it, or are you expecting something more, or different in the future?

LUCKY LACE:

There are times, where i don’t feel like getting back the fulfilment, but that’s only the case if I lost my focus and am too concentrated on business and financial income through music. If I just focus on the music by itself: It’s always worth the effort and work, because it doesn’t feel like work.

8. Could you describe your creative processes? How do usually start, and go about shaping ideas into a completed song? Do you usually start with a tune, a beat, or a narrative in your head? And do you collaborate with others in this process?

LUCKY LACE:

There are so many ways of creating for me. Sometimes I just walk through a park and some words or melodies come to mind, or I see sth. that inspires me. It even happens when I’m in the bathroom… I instantly grab my phone and record whatever it is.

9. What has been the most difficult thing you’ve had to endure in your life or music career so far?

LUCKY LACE: I guess the last two years in the pandemic where really hard for everybody. For me personally it was the isolation, cause us artist depend on somebody who listens to us.

10. On the contrary, what would you consider a successful, proud or significant point in your life or music career so far?

LUCKY LACE: I am really happy with the position I am right now. I mean I just started to release music again and am satisfied with the feedback I already got. And I believe that every artist needs patience. It’s easier if you love the way you are on right now and aren’t too focused on a goal in the future.