Luke Spiller Launches Debut Solo Album Love Will Probably Kill Me Before Cigarettes And Wine
Luke Spiller — celebrated frontman of The Struts and one of modern rock’s most charismatic voices — steps boldly into his next chapter today with the release of his highly anticipated debut solo album, Love Will Probably Kill Me Before Cigarettes And Wine.
To mark the occasion, Luke unveils the official video for his brand-new single, ‘Angel Like You’ — a soaring, Bond-style duet packed with cinematic drama and raw emotion. The track features a poignant performance from rising star Kendall Rucks and drums recorded by Luke’s close friend, the legendary Taylor Hawkins. In a touching tribute, Taylor’s son, Shane Hawkins, re-creates his father’s drum part in the video — making it a truly historic moment.
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A Daring New Era for Luke Spiller
While Love Will Probably Kill Me Before Cigarettes And Wine is deeply personal and intimate, Luke doesn’t abandon his flair for grand theatrics. Produced by Jon Levine (Dua Lipa, Sabrina Carpenter) and Jason Falkner (Beck, St. Vincent), the 10-track album creates a sweeping cinematic landscape — fusing lavish orchestration with soul-baring storytelling.
From the electrifying opener ‘Devil In Me’ to the West Coast dreamscape of ‘She’s Just Like California’, the album showcases a raw, poetic side of Luke never before seen. It’s a heartfelt tribute to the experiences, heartbreaks, and wild beauty of life lived unapologetically.
“In terms of big sound and theatrics, those come naturally to me,” says Luke Spiller. “This album is about embracing every part of myself — the glam, the grit, and the grand.”
Critical Acclaim for Love Will Probably Kill Me Before Cigarettes And Wine
- MOJO: “A clutch of heartfelt torch songs with sweeping, cinematic orchestration… All very theatrical but in a quite fabulous way.”
- Classic Rock: “A lush, romantic, orchestral reinvention for Luke Spiller — and a terrific one.”
- Classic Pop: “Orchestral grandiosity… almost every track could be a Bond theme.”
- Kerrang: “Elegant and cinematic… romantic rock’n’roll meets classic Hollywood.”
- Daily Express: “Think young Scott Walker. Think David Bowie writing a James Bond theme.”
- Daily Mirror: “Blissfully, luminously great.”
A New Creative Chapter
Following over a decade of international success with The Struts, Luke found himself craving a new artistic adventure.
“It’s been a long time in the making,” he says. “I wanted to write big, emotional songs without any boundaries — music that could be grand and vulnerable at the same time.”
Drawing inspiration from legends like Queen and cinematic icons like James Bond, Luke also channels the raw honesty of artists such as Lana Del Rey and Adele. Tracks like ‘I’m With Her (But I’m In Love With You)’ and ‘Magic at Midnight in Mel’s Diner’ showcase his bold lyrical minimalism and grandeur, offering fans a glimpse into a deeply personal world.
🔥 TRACKLIST – LOVE WILL PROBABLY KILL ME BEFORE CIGARETTES AND WINE 🔥
1️⃣ Devil In Me (Luke Spiller, Jon Levine)
2️⃣ If This Isn’t Love (Luke Spiller, Jon Levine)
3️⃣ The Ending Is Always The Same (Luke Spiller, Jon Levine, Kate Morgan)
4️⃣ Love Will Probably Kill Me Before Cigarettes And Wine (Luke Spiller, Jon Levine, Madison Love)
5️⃣ Magic At Midnight In Mel’s Diner (Luke Spiller, Jon Levine)
6️⃣ She’s Just Like California (Luke Spiller)
7️⃣ I’m With Her (But I’m In Love With You) (Luke Spiller, Jon Levine)
8️⃣ Don’t Be Afraid To Love Me (Luke Spiller, Jason Falkner)
9️⃣ The Sound Of Love (Luke Spiller, Jason Falkner)
🔟 Angel Like You (Luke Spiller, Jon Levine, Kendall Rucks)
Luke’s solo journey has only just begun. Love Will Probably Kill Me Before Cigarettes And Wine marks the start of an extraordinary new era — one that is both unapologetically grand and breathtakingly honest.
Stay tuned — Luke Spiller has so much more to come.
