Australian disco-lord Luke Million teams up with Australian/South-Korean artist Munan for a slick new single called ‘Smoke & Mirrors’, which is a shimmering, synth-driven track that blends retro-disco energy with tasty indie-pop flavours.
The track channels classic influences while allowing both artists’ distinct musical worlds to collide; Luke Million’s rich, analog-heavy production meets Munan’s psychedelic sensibility, hazy guitars, and catchy vocal delivery.
Luke Million: “Smoke & Mirrors began as a fun 80s synth-infused bop where I channelled influences from Justice, Giorgio Moroder and even Billy Joel. When it was time to find a vocalist, I was drawn to the psychedelic, indie-pop sound of Munan. I wanted our two worlds to meld together, and when I received the first demo back from Munan, I knew we were on to something magical right away. His dreamy vocals and epic guitar melodies encapsulated a feeling of mystery and a feel-good vibe that took the instrumental to a whole new level. It was such a pleasure working with Munan. His passion and musicianship made this a dream collaboration, and Smoke & Mirrors is the result of this instant connection we made.”
Munan: “Smoke & Mirrors is a song I worked on with Luke Million (aka “The Synth Lord”). Being an avid 80s disco lover, I was really excited to be part of something like this. Luke sent me the instrumental, and I got straight into writing the melody, then recorded fuzz guitars that acted and sounded like a synth lead. The phrase ‘Smoke & Mirrors’ came to mind immediately – the track had this mysterious energy that felt both nostalgic and surreal.