Danish music act Lukas Graham has unveiled new album Good Times, returning to the folk storytelling traditions that shaped his early childhood.
The 13 track project follows his previous release, 4 (The Pink Album), which came out in 2023.
According to the artist, the new record functions as a homecoming that connects his current life with the family memories, acoustic sounds, and personal stories that built his artistic identity long before achieving international success.
Folk traditions and childhood memories
Rather than chasing new commercial sounds, Graham chose to revisit the musical roots he knew from his earliest years. The album places narrative folk at its center, using personal experiences to craft songs focused on closeness and authenticity.
Graham grew up surrounded by traveling folk musicians who regularly visited his family home, making music a constant part of everyday life. Those visiting artists brought diverse traditions with them, including Irish folk styles that were deeply admired by his father.
That early exposure to acoustic storytelling created a lasting impression on his musical imagination. The return to folk elements on Good Times reflects a personal and family memory that has accompanied the musician throughout his life.
Track list and core themes
The project features 13 songs that explore themes of nostalgia, human relationships, personal memories, and the desire to return to what is essential.
The full track listing for Good Times includes:
- Good Times
- Second Chance
- Before You Go
- To Know a Girl
- Freetown Road
- River Run
- Falling
- Carry Me Home
- Days Like These
- Rich Man
- Nights I Won't Forget
- Last Mile
- Loved You Better
Together, the tracks serve as a bridge between the singer's past and present, offering a glimpse into where his musical sensibility originated.
Background and musical career
Lukas Graham is a Danish pop and soul band formed in Copenhagen, fronted by lead singer and songwriter Lukas Forchhammer. The group achieved massive global fame with their hit single 7 Years in 2015, which topped charts across Europe and the United States and earned international award nominations.
Forchhammer was raised in Freetown Christiania, an autonomous community in central Copenhagen known for its vibrant artistic atmosphere and open culture. The unique environment of his upbringing and his father's love for traditional folk music played a key role in shaping his distinct songwriting style.
After years of international success, the Danish musician has stripped away complex layers to focus on core storytelling, demonstrating that some of the strongest stories remain rooted in familiar places.
