Podcast Episode

Ep. 286 - LUKAS GRAHAM ("7 Years")

Songcraft: Spotlight on Songwriters·Scott B. Bomar, Paul Duncan·3 September 2026·1h 10m

About this episode

Multi-Grammy-nominated and international multi-platinum artist Lukas Graham chats about his evolution as a writer, from his breakthrough with "7 Years" up through his latest album, Good Times.  PART ONE The latest chapter in Paul and Scott's fierce disagreement over perfect rhyme versus slant rhyme in lyrics PART TWO Our in-depth conversation with Lukas Graham ABOUT LUKAS GRAHAM The multi-Grammy-nominated artist Lukas Graham came to international prominence in 2016 with the song “7 Years,” an anthemic piano ballad that topped the charts in multiple countries and was certified 12-times platinum by the RIAA in the United States. The self-titled album on which it appeared, known to fans as the Blue Album, was also certified Platinum. The Danish artist has built a career spanning five albums, with hits including “Love Someone,” which was certified platinum in 18 countries. His work blends soul, pop, and deeply personal storytelling, exploring themes of family, love, and resilience — from the loss of his father to becoming one himself. Lukas’s latest album, Good Times, finds him reconnecting with the Celtic, acoustic, and folk roots of his Irish father while blending them with his unique pop sensibilities. You can catch Lukas on the road now as he tours with Ed Sheeran.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.