From Melbourne’s beautiful lanes to the neon-lit clubs of Los Angeles, Anthony Lucas is rewriting the pop playbook. Unapologetically bold, emotionally fearless, and blessed with a vocal tone that dances between silky vulnerability and powerhouse control, Lucas is the kind of artist who owns every moment. And with “High On The Idea”, released in April, he launched 2025 with an absolute stunner: a pulsing, pop-house banger that turns heartbreak into high drama on the dancefloor. Lucas is a queer storyteller with something to say and the vocal chops to make you feel it. Keep on ready my thoughts for more.
Opening with catchy and suspicious beats, Anthony sets a confrontational and intimate tone with the first lines; “You’re tryna get under my skin / Desperation pouring in.” His voice flows smooth and clear, sliding effortlessly over the beat, like a cool breeze cutting through the tension of a messy love triangle. These opening words pull you right into the heart of the chaos: jealousy, betrayal, and a wild love that refuses to be neatly tied up.
Lucas delivers every lyric with a blend of vulnerability and defiant strength. His tenor is rich and resonant, the kind of voice that feels like it’s speaking directly to you but with a polished, almost cinematic quality. Whether he’s confessing heartbreak or calling out dishonesty, there’s a sincerity and rawness that never feels manufactured.
Lyrically, “High On The Idea” pulls no punches: “I lost you in a hopeless love. Tried to prove that I’m the jealous one. I can see you’re putting on a show. But I wanna know how low you’ll go.” This is a story of complicated feelings tangled in a wild love triangle; two exes confessing they’re “still not over him.” It’s messy, real, and told with an honesty that demands attention.
From a musical view, the production by James Guido is a masterpiece in modern pop-house fusion. Pulsing synths and tight, danceable beats provide a club-ready backdrop that contrasts well with the song’s narrative of messy, real-world romance. The track builds and breaks with precision, letting Anthony’s vocals shine in moments of quiet intensity before exploding into energetic choruses that demand to be danced to. The arrangement is great, and every instrument is well placed. I swayed to the rhythm all through my listening session.
If you’re a fan of Troye Sivan, SG Lewis, or Rina Sawayama, consider Anthony Lucas your next obsession. He’s carving his lane, where heartbreak glows in neon, queerness is central, and the music always makes you move, even while it breaks your heart a little. “High On The Idea” is a reckoning, a glitter-soaked reclamation of control in the aftermath of romantic chaos. And Anthony Lucas? He’s not just high on the idea; he’s high on his truth, craft, and the kind of raw, emotional storytelling that cut across borders and genres.
Listen to ‘High on the Idea’ on Spotify
Follow Anthony Lucas here for more information
