Exclusive Interview: Luke Reyvn Discusses His New Single “Another Day” and How His Struggle Led Him to Discover His Purpose

Luke Reyvn is a rising pop-alternative star who has emerged as the voice of his generation. He’s taken the adversities he’s faced in his life and channeled them into his art. That vulnerability and authenticity has connected with thousands of listeners and made Luke undoubtedly one to watch.

His latest single, “Another Day ”, is an anthem for anyone who is trying to find their place in the world.

Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with Luke about his craft, “Another Day ”, and more.

PC: How did you discover your passion for music?
Luke: Music is something that I’ve always been passionate about. Since I was a little kid, I’ve been obsessed with listening to music and diving into so many incredible genres. As a kid, I dreamed of being an entertainer. At first, I wanted to be an actor. This led me to participating in theater—and more specifically musical theater, which was really my first experience with composing and performing music. At the age of thirteen, I started playing guitar, which led me to starting a band with a couple of my middle school friends. Even though I wasn’t singing as much at the time, I was still very immersed in the production and performing of music, and through said band I started my first attempts at writing lyrics to original songs.

As I moved through high school, I started to distance myself from some of those childhood dreams due to natural teenage angst and skepticism. However, I still decided to join my high school chorus, which reignited my love for musical composition and specifically singing. After I graduated from high school and headed off to my first and only year at college, my best friend and roommate at the time purchased a mic and recording software, which led to my further interest in writing and producing original songs. What started as just a fun hobby quickly turned into an obsession and the downfall of my already troubled academic career. However, what I didn’t realize at the time was that I had reignited a spark which had been slowly suppressed over the years, and it wasn’t until after I decided to drop out of school that I found my true calling and purpose within the music industry as a recording artist.

PC: Who or what has had the biggest influence on your career?
Luke: Honestly, the biggest influence on my music career has been my own struggles and bad choices, which fortunately I’ve been able to learn from and turn into art. Throughout most of my life, I had a lot of issues with mental health and addiction. When I was young, it came in the form of severe anger issues, which later turned into severe depression and anxiety. Also, my naturally addictive personality led me to finding very unhealthy ways of coping with said issues. However, through a lot of love and support, as well as some serious self-reflection, I was able to overcome a lot of these challenges and start using them as a way to motivate and empower myself for a greater purpose. It was me hitting my rock bottom which actually led to my goal of advocating for and inspiring those with similar struggles through my music. However, I also want to say that without the infinite love and support of my family and friends I would not be in the position I am in today.

PC: You’ve been incredibly open in your craft. Has it always been easy for you to tap into that vulnerability?
Luke: Personally—and I think this is true for most people—it took a lot of maturing and self-growth before I was able to crack the shell and start to show my true self. I was always convinced that if I showed vulnerability it would reflect some sort of weakness. It wasn’t until I broke myself down to such a low point that I had no other choice but to show that vulnerability in order to receive the help I needed. However, after that point I realized that those vulnerabilities which I was scared to show for so many years were actually what make me who I am and that being vulnerable allows you to grow so much as a person. This is something I really wanted to reflect through my music and hopefully help others realize too.

PC: Tell us about your new single “Another Day” and the inspiration behind the song.
Luke: My new single “Another Day” is a song that feels like it’s been in the making for a long time. Meaning, even though it was written fairly recently, the experiences that were needed in order to create it are things that have been happening throughout my entire life. Coming from a small town, I always felt like I didn’t fit in with the other kids that I grew up with. I was always more interested in creativity and the act of creating rather than the popular physical activities, which most of my peers grew up doing. This song is an expression of how I felt being the “outcast” and searching for “another day” where I might feel like I fit in. However, what I came to learn was not that I wanted to fit in but rather that I wanted to find purpose. So when it came to writing the song, I really wanted to express this yearning for purpose and the hardships I faced along the way.

PC: You’re getting ready to drop your debut album. What can fans expect from that release?
Luke: All they can expect as of right now is a project that I will be putting all of my energy and soul into. I’ve always wanted to create a body of work which really shows who I am as a person and how I got to where I am. So, through this debut album I will be telling this story in hope that I can advocate for those who may have or are still struggling with similar hardships to those I’ve faced, as well as inspiring them to never give up hope and to keep searching for their greater purpose in life.

PC: As we look ahead to the rest of 2022, what can fans expect from you?
Luke: They can always expect lots of new music, collaborations, and corresponding music videos. However, I’m also working really hard on creating new and engaging visual and live content, including music-related and non-music-related short-form content on my social media accounts, as well as long-form content through YouTube and podcasting platforms. Also, now that live entertainment is finally becoming a healthy and safe experience again, I’m extremely excited about performing my released and unreleased music as well as getting to connect with and meet my supporters.

Pop Culturalist Speed Round

PC: A band or artist that fans would be surprised to learn is on your playlist?
Luke: Considering the music I’ve been releasing, I think most people would be surprised to find a plethora of old school and modern hip-hop music in my playlist. This includes artists from Eminem and Tupac to Drake and Lil Baby. I’ve always loved hip-hop and rap music. Those are genres that continue to inspire and influence my own music to this day.

PC: First album you bought?
Luke: The first album that I actually purchased was One-X by Three Days Grace.

PC: First concert you attended?
Luke: Due to growing up in Hawaii, I did not have a lot of opportunities to attend concerts, and even now that I’m based in LA, I’m so consumed with my own music career that I have not had the chance to go to any music events. So technically I have never been to a concert, however I hope that soon that’s something I will be able to experience.

PC: An album that changed your life and why?
Luke: This is a hard question because there are honestly so many and each for their own reasons. However, a recent album which made a huge impact on my music career specifically was Tickets to My Downfall by Machine Gun Kelly, which really encouraged me to go back to my pop/rock roots and start creating the music I’ve always wanted to make.

PC: A venue on your bucket list to perform at?
Luke: A venue that would mean a lot to me to perform at has to be the Aloha Stadium in Hawaii. It would be such an honor and special experience to perform at the largest venue back home and for all my friends and family who helped me get my feet on the ground to be a part of that experience.

PC: A must-have on the road?
Luke: Honestly, I’m not a very needy or materialistic person so this question is strangely hard to answer. So, excluding the obvious answer of good company, I think I would just need a pair of headphones and something to type or write lyrics on.

To keep up with Luke, follow him on Twitter, Instagram, Spotify, and Apple Music. Pick up or stream “Another Day ” today.