Luce
Bright, melodic rock with a warm heart and a golden-hour glow. Earnest songwriting and big grooves for fans of soulful, acoustic-driven pop.
Bright, melodic rock with a warm heart and a golden-hour glow. Earnest songwriting and big grooves for fans of soulful, acoustic-driven pop.
Luce embodies the sound of a perfect Northern California afternoon. Their music is built on a foundation of warm acoustic guitars, steady rhythmic grooves, and the kind of melodic sensibility that feels instantly familiar. It is rock music that prioritizes emotional clarity and accessibility, avoiding grit in favor of a polished, sun-drenched glow that feels both comforting and expansive.
What sets them apart is Tom Luce's vocal presence, a rich and steady baritone that grounds even their most soaring pop moments. The arrangements often feature tasteful piano flourishes and clean electric guitar lines that nod to classic 70s songwriting while remaining firmly rooted in the high-fidelity production of the early 2000s. There is a persistent sense of optimism in their sound, even when tackling the complexities of love and loss.
Start with their self-titled debut to hear the hit 'Good Day', which perfectly captures their signature blend of earnestness and radio-ready hooks. From there, move to 'Never Ending' for a deeper dive into their thematic songwriting and more sophisticated, full-band arrangements that showcase their tight, live-honed chemistry.
Luce is a rock band based in San Francisco, California. The band was founded in 2000 by lead singer Tom Luce and is made up of keyboardist/producer Adam Rossi, drummer Brian Zalewski, bassist Alex Cordrey, and lead guitarist Dylan Brock. Luce's self-titled first album, released in 2001, met with success in the San Francisco Bay Area, winning the California Music Award for Outstanding Debut. It was promoted heavily on the San Francisco radio station KFOG; a single from the album entitled "Good Day" peaked at #39 on the Billboard Adult Top 40 chart. "Good Day" was heard in the movies 13 Going on 30 and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and TV shows The O.C. and Alias, and was also featured in commercials for American Leather. The band makes appearances all over Northern California and the U.S.; one notable appearance was at Golden Gate Park for the finish of the 2005 Bay to Breakers race. Luce's second album, Never Ending, was released April 19, 2005, and the first single, "Buy A Dog", was the most played song on at least 13 radio stations, including KFOG and WRLT in Nashville. On Nov. 6 of '05, Tom Luce and Adam Rossi sang the national anthem at Arrowhead Stadium before the Kansas City Chiefs hosted the Oakland Raiders. In 2007 the band suffered from two setbacks; Tom Luce's house burnt to the ground and the trailer containing all their equipment was stolen while they were touring. For a short time the band broke up before regrouping and reassembling. In September 2008, Luce went back into the recording studio to record an EP of cover songs; this exercise was a way for the band to improve their musicianship and to rejuvenate and inspire the band. Also in 2008, Luce signed with Opus Music Ventures, a Bay Area record label and in 2009 they released their third album titled "Corner of the World". On January 22, 2010 Tom Luce and his two brothers created an album titled "Luce Brothers." In April 2010, Luce released "The Year We'll Have." Luce's most recent studio album is "Fall to Fly" which was released in February 2013. 2016 brought the band back to performing locally and recording as they participated an original song to the Notes4Hope CD that brings artist together to raise money for breast cancer research and education. The band is currently in the studio working on their 5th full-length CD as lead singer Tom Luce completes a musical endeavor with former Train founder Charlie Colin.
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