A Quick Chat with Lucid Safari

Congrats on your new release 'Running'! Can you tell us about the inspiration and process of creating it? Did you approach the creation of 'Running' any differently than you have with your tracks previously?

Thanks! 'Running' came from a place of reflection and honesty. It's about trying to improve yourself for someone who'll probably never know and chasing that potential version of you that only existed because of them. It's self-improvement mixed with longing.

This one was different for us because we really leaned into space and feeling rather than production tricks. I wrote it with Tom Eggert and Sam Woods, two insanely talented musicians and songwriters. Sam came up with this beautiful way of voicing the chords, which felt far more interesting, and Tom's ability to translate thoughts into listenable lyrics and melodies is remarkable. This is the first time the three of us have collaborated, and I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.

How was it collaborating with producer Blake Malone (Amy Shark, Tia Gostelow, Budjerah)? Do you feel you learnt from the process?

Working with Blake is always unreal. He has this knack for taking what's in your head and making it sound exactly how it feels, oftentimes even better! He pushed me vocally and mentally on this track, in a good way.
Every time I work with him, I come away learning something new about delivery and character. Sure, we wanna hit all the notes, but anyone can do that… Blake cares most about the voice behind the artist, both vocally and in terms of arrangement. He's a visionary for the sum of the parts, not the shit that doesn't matter. He's one of those producers who makes you better just by being in the room. He's chill but passionate; everyone needs a Blake Malone in their life.

For new listeners, what other artists would you compare your sound to?

We're somewhere in the middle of Sticky Fingers, Ocean Alley, and The Vanns with that blend of groove, grit, and nostalgia. But we're also leaning into a more indie-rock space lately, kind of like early Catfish & The Bottlemen or The Jungle Giants.
At the core, though, we just want to make music that feels real and gets people moving, whether it's a slow burn or a big chorus moment.

You've previously supported the likes of British India and Ian Moss. What can fans expect to see from your live shows?

Controlled chaos. There's always banter, always energy, and probably always a bad joke or two. We don't take ourselves too seriously on stage, but we give everything we've got.
Our goal is to make people feel like they're part of something. Whether it's fifty people or five hundred, we want everyone to walk out sweaty, smiling, and maybe a little bit deaf.

Are there any plans for 2026 you can tell us about?

We've got a few things cooking, but nothing we can fully announce just yet. Our next single, 'Crash', is on the horizon for early next year, and we're planning a run of small, packed-out shows in early 2026. Think "tiny rooms, big energy."
We're also toying with an acoustic EP to keep the music flowing between official releases, plus some merch and vinyl ideas for fans who've been asking for something physical. Beyond that, we'll keep the momentum going with new music, more touring, and some exciting stuff later in the year, maybe even a few shows overseas if the stars align.