Lukas Graham Returns to His Roots: "Good Times" Album Honors Late Father's Celtic Heritage

Lukas Graham is taking fans on an intimate journey with his upcoming album“Good Times,”arriving August 14 via Virgin Music Group. After years of dominating the pop charts with massive hits like“7 Years”and“Love Someone,”the Grammy-nominated Danish artist is returning to the Celtic and folk traditions that first sparked his musical passion. His late father Eugene, a Donegal-born music lover, introduced Lukas to the folk sounds that would shape his artistic identity. This 13-track album represents a full-circle moment—one where commercial success gives way to deeply personal storytelling.

The album was recorded with an impressive roster of folk and Celtic musicians, many of whom have personal connections to Lukas’s father and the folk community where he grew up. Michael McGoldrick on uilleann pipes, Stuart Duncan on fiddle, and bassist Sam Grisman are just a few of the world-class players contributing to the project. The accompanying music video for the title track weaves together archival footage that documents Lukas’s rise to fame, celebrating the people and pivotal moments that shaped him into the artist fans know today. It’s an emotional visual experience that makes the album feel even more meaningful.

Beyond the album release, Lukas is timing this momentum perfectly with an announcement that he’ll join Ed Sheeran as a special guest on select North American dates of the Loop Tour, kicking off August 15 in Minneapolis. Whether you’ve been a fan since“7 Years”or you’re just discovering Lukas Graham, this album offers a chance to see an established artist at their most vulnerable and authentic. What aspect of“Good Times”are you most excited to hear—the folk instrumentation, the personal storytelling, or the chance to see Lukas live on the Loop Tour?