Sulka

Glasgow’s **Sulka** is the DIY alt-pop project of Lukas Clasen and his new album Bute is out July 2026. Blending intimate vocals, lo-fi aesthetics, and grunge/shoegaze dynamics, Sulka’s sound draws comparisons to **Alex G** and **Sparklehorse**. Since joining the **Lost Map Records** collective for 2021’s acclaimed Take Care and 2023’s Distractions, Sulka has earned BBC Radio play from **Steve Lamacq** and **Vic Galloway**, alongside sold-out UK tour dates.

Inspired by a mid-winter writing trip to the Isle of Bute, the new record marks a return to Clasen’s self-produced roots, merging early homemade charm with the radio-ready fidelity of his recent studio work. The album explores themes of time, aging, and nature, utilizing field recordings of wind, rain, and fractured radio broadcasts to evoke a sense of coastal solitude.

Bute has already generated momentum with two standout singles: the dark, cinematic track 'Halloween' (*“A complex, thrilling listen”* – **Snack Magazine**) and March 2026’s upbeat acoustic alt-pop cut 'All Bets Off,' a unique narrative tracking a volatile relationship from the perspective of a racehorse. The album's third single, 'Meteorite,' has just been released.

*“Captivating shoegaze with emotional storytelling.”* – **Glide Magazine**