‘LJR’ Has Officially Arrived on the Music Scene with His Debut Single ‘I Can’t Say’

By Anita Stewart, Managing Editor

New Release: “I Can’t Say”

May 15, 2021

Maryland’s Luke Justin Roberts aka LJR has officially arrived on the scene with his first single release from his upcoming album. “I Can’t Say” is a deep and beautiful ballad sung with gentle vocals and harmonies and accompanied by smooth instrumentals. Capturing a soft and bright piano melody with a dramatic guitar solo makes me wanting more. The video has some incredible special effects and tells the first part of Luke’s story.

This is a pop song that could easily cross over to pop standards, folk, country; it is genre-less and the lyrics are timely for what is happening in the world right now. Vulnerable emotions and hope for a better future are the guiding forces throughout this superbly-crafted tune. LJR is inspired by the following artists: Peter Gabriel, The 1975, Coldplay, Hillsong United, and X Ambassadors.

This single is the first of twelve tracks that will become LJR’s upcoming debut album “When the Sky Began to Fall;” the songs are a collection of poignant reflections on the singer’s last ten years. About the album: “This album is my best work from the past decade, and represents my first real foray into the music world with my original songwriting and as a lead singer.” LJR is crowd-funding the launch of this album through an INDIEGOGO campaign with lots of very cool perks and you can find more information on that right HERE. As of this writing, there are two more weeks left to fund the album. Rock at Night is keeping an eye out for more from this young rising star!

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Anita Stewart

Managing Editor at Rock at Night

Anita grew up in a rock and roll radio station that her father owned and has a musical family. Spent a few years singing back up. Now sings in the shower! She is a USAF veteran and was elected to local office and worked as staff on three presidential campaigns as a Social Media and Virtual Outreach expert. Plays a variety of musical instruments including ukulele and she loves drum circles. Her favorite music genres are all of them--Alternative to Zydeco. Promotes bands and independent artists through ANITA STEWART PROMOTIONS. She also brought SOFAR SOUNDS to Tampa. When she is not writing, she is knitting, painting, attending concerts and live music jams and exploring nature with her camera. She has recently retired but no rocking chair for her! She has been reporting for Rock at Night since 2014.

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‘LJR’ Has Officially Arrived on the Music Scene with His Debut Single ‘I Can’t Say’

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