Out of the Blue is Luka Bloom's long-awaited release of instrumental airs and tunes, showcasing Mr. Bloom's own distinct and much-loved style of acoustic guitar playing.
The record was recorded in his home in North Clare, where Luka has been practising every day during lockdown - it's primarily a solo guitar masterclass from one of Ireland's great musical talents.
We asked Luka for his choice cultural picks...
FILM
The latest film I loved was News of the World, on Netflix. I'm looking forward to the Billie Eilish doco.
MUSIC
Loving the first Fontaines DC record right now.
BOOK
Days of Clear Light, by Salmon Poetry.
TV
The Tommy Ternan Show on RTÉ One.
GIG
Ah lads, yer taking the mickey. Gig? What's that again? Actually, my favourite gig is my next one…
ART
Tim Goulding, always.
PODCAST
Let Christy Take It, or Ruairi McKernan's Love and Courage.
TECH
The off button on my TV remote.
THE NEXT BIG THING...
The O’Connell Brothers, Jon and Kieran.
Out of the Blue by Luka Bloom is out now, and is available from Luka's website - find out more here.
