Lukas Hayden is a blues, soul, and rock artist based in Austin, Texas. A songwriter, guitarist, and producer with a craftsman’s spirit, Lukas builds the spaces where his music is made. His Austin studio, Merkury, was constructed entirely by hand—framing, wiring, and acoustics included-and now serves as both his creative home and a hub for the city’s new wave of live-driven bands. Born and raised in Culver City, California, Lukas grew up surfing Venice Beach and absorbing the sounds of Lightnin’ Hopkins, Blind Willie McTell, The Black Keys, Bobby “Blue” Bland, Junior Kimbrough, & R.L. Burnside. Those influences remain the backbone of his music—gritty, soulful, and guitar-driven. After a period living on the road in a 1978 Airstream Argosy fitted with a solar-powered mobile studio, Lukas made his way to Austin. There, he found a thriving scene alongside bands like Louisiana Surf Department, Nether Hour, and Zack Telander. Through Merkury Studio, he now records his own music and projects from across the community, preserving the city’s live fire on record. Joined by Jose Juan Gutierrez Jr. (drums) and Willie Jansen (bass), Lukas is carving his place in the blues, soul, and rock tradition. With an ambitious plan to release a new song every month, indefinitely, his music reflects both the traditions he grew up on and the communities he continues to build.
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Lukas Hayden plays gritty modern blues and soul-infused rock rooted in classic guitar traditions, recording out of his handmade Merkury Studio. Follow Lukas Hayden on Mood.
Lukas Hayden's live performances feature high-energy blues-rock driven by soulful vocals and fiery guitar work alongside his backing band.
Lukas Hayden is originally from Culver City, California, and is currently based in Austin, Texas.
