"Luke Janela... writes amazing music. Recorded, his voice is rich and honest, glimmering with harmonies, and buoyed by drum machines and the shivering pull of the cello..." - portland mercury

13 MP3 Songs
FOLK: Modern Folk, ROCK: Acoustic



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"Cellist/guitarist Luke Janela sings in a shivery, brooding voice that's bursting with hope and sadness, set against some electronics and creative songwriting techniques. Luke's thoughtful and pretty, emotive music is perfect for when you just wanna eliminate all the bullmake from your life and cut close to the core, or when you're feeling the weight of autumn on your chest. It's about finding the beauty in melancholy. JS" - Portland Mercury, 8.29 - 9.4.02


"It's hard to pin a label on Luke Janela. Folky, electronic, classical, artsy, tribal--pull one out of the hat, they're all in there. Mostly a solo act but sometimes performing with accompaniment, Janela's haunting cello tends to weave a common tone through a set list that traverses a dozen genres. Ultimately it all coalesces into a singular sound: the Luke Janela sound. Sad at times, sadder at others, Janela would be well at home on a Wim Wenders soundtrack. Hot tip: Guys, want to win points with the ladies? Take 'em to this one. (DE)" Willamette Week 9.10-9.17.02

"Janela's darkly passionate ballads are as effective as an Egon Schiele sketch" - Willamette Week: Northwest Music Fest Preview -John Graham