LukHash

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LukHash
Birth nameLukasz Polkowski
Born (1984-08-17) 17 August 1984 (age 39)
Wrocław, Poland
Genres Chiptune, 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]

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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

Albums

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References

  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.
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