Soul/Retro-Pop
Soul/Retro-pop outfit YOUNGTONES was born in 2017 at a recording session at South by Southwest in Austin, TX. Producer Matthew Young (Vacationer, Body Language, Splice Originals) and Lucas Wade wrote their first track in less than an hour—melding Young’s pop-savvy production with Wade’s roots in singer-songwriter soul. Drawing inspiration from the soul and R&B sounds of the ’60s and ’70s, YOUNGTONES’ music feels both familiar and uniquely fresh. Though the recordings are collaborative, the project is fronted live and on social media by singer/guitarist Luke Wade. The upcoming album Midnight Sun—recorded live to tape at 64 Sound in Los Angeles—Released Oct 24th, 2025. YOUNGTONES aims to create soulful music that moves people by blending groove nostalgia with authenticity.
