Lekursi – Amarna Letters (2025)
Described by BBC Introducing as unique, interesting and inspiring, singer-songwriter Lekursi (also known as Christian Licursi) brings an intriguing new sound to our ears. Pushing the boundaries of pop and rock genres, the UK-based Lekursi finds a blurry realm between alternative rock, art rock, and electronic pop tinged by Eastern percussion, mostly the sitar. Join us as we delve into his most recent release, ‘Amarna Letters’.
In his composition of music, Lekursi shares that he is “inspired by lucid dreams and historical synchronicities with a deep connection to my ancestral roots. I like to blend modern and ancient sounds.” He further explains that ‘Amarna Letters’ “is a lesson from our human past, which feels relevant today.” So, what’s this all about?
The Amarna Letters are a collection of over 300 clay tablets, dating back to the 14th century B.C., found at Tell el-Amarna, Egypt. Mostly “letters received” by the pharaohs Amenhotep III and Akhenaten, the tablets reveal “…the complex political landscape of the Middle East, confirming Egypt’s dominance over Canaan and interactions with major foreign powers.” – and this is where the relevance of Lekursi’s music in modern-day society comes into play.
Writing lyrics to explore the timeless theme of political complexities, Lekursi uses ‘Amarna Letters’ as a sociopolitical commentary; the voice of today from the lessons of yesteryear. Lines like, “I know if I’m to speak/ they’ll lock me away for keeps/ but if I don’t free my mind/ A whole world will burn… The man don’t own me/ The man who serves the beast”, makes the track a type of protest song in the lines of Rage Against The Machine and Rammstein; however, Lekursi’s melody is far more eclectic and avant-garde.
Produced by Charles Connolly, the single whirls in electronic-pop with its bold beats and heavy synths, while art-rock slices in with the drums and percussion, yet there is also a quick snip of jazz and world music with a saxophone making an appearance, and the sitar climbing in near the end.
Soft, smooth and harmonic, but with a lingering sense of haunting dread in the vocals, ‘Amarna Letters’ is… well, it’s a little complicated but easy to listen to with a somewhat understanding insight. I am eager to hear more from this talented musician.
Find out more about Lekursi on his X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Soundcloud, Bandcamp and Spotify.
This artist was discovered via Musosoup #sustainablecurator
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