LukHash

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LukHash
Birth nameLukasz Polkowski
Born (1984-08-17) 17 August 1984 (age 39)
Wrocław, Poland
GenresChiptune, Synthwave
Years active2006–present
Labels
  • NewRetroWave Records
  • TimeSlave Recordings
  • Waxtooth Records

Lukasz Polkowski, known professionally as LukHash, is a Polish electronic music composer and producer.[1] He is best known for making chiptune music,[2] often blended with other styles, particularly synthwave.[3][4][5] LukHash incorporates 8-bit devices such as the Commodore 64, Game Boy and NES into a modern production setup.[6][7][8][9]

His music has achieved chart success,[10] with entries into the UK Official Album Downloads Chart. The album "Virtual Burnout" achieved a peak position at number 36 on October 19, 2023,[11] while "We Are Stardust" secured the 38th position on April 22, 2021.[12]

LukHash's music is also featured in various gaming titles, such as the Double Dragon trilogy by DotEmu and the rhythm game OSU!.[13]

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

  • 2010: Dead Pixels
  • 2011: Digital Memories
  • 2012: Falling Apart
  • 2015: The Other Side
  • 2017: Glitch
  • 2018: Ghosts
  • 2019: Better Than Reality
  • 2020: Transient Offworld
  • 2021: We are Stardust
  • 2021: Cyberchip
  • 2023: Virtual Burnout

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Q&A with cyberpunk influenced music producer LukHash | Outkast.io". 2021-04-23. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  2. ^ "LukHash - An Interview with the Chiptune Master". Forged In Neon. 2020-07-10. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  3. ^ "DMCWORLD introducing...LukHash". DMC World Magazine. 2021-04-10. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  4. ^ Smith, Simon (2021-04-17). "Lukhash - We Are Stardust Review". Higher Plain Music. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  5. ^ "LukHash Interview and Singles Released Ahead of Upcoming Album".
  6. ^ "Interview: LukHash - Interview Mar 2021 | Brutal Resonance". www.brutalresonance.com. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  7. ^ "Who is LukHash ? Everything About His Music and Career". Newretro.Net. 2019-04-24. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  8. ^ "Q&A with synth-wave music producer LukHash". Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  9. ^ Farmer, Grahame (2021-05-11). "Getting To Know: LukHash". Data Transmission. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  10. ^ "Lukhash turns Chiptunes into Chart Tunes -". 2023-10-18. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  11. ^ "UK Official Charts - Album Downloads Chart (19 October 2023)".
  12. ^ "UK Official Charts - Album Downloads Chart (22 April 2021)".
  13. ^ "LukHash · featured artists". osu!. Retrieved 2024-01-23.