We love coming across brand new artists and Lex Bucha is one of our new favourites! We covered his song, ‘Now You Know’, so we invited him back to discuss more about his new release ‘High Altitude’.
Tell us about yourself as an artist?
Hey, I’m Lex Bucha. I write songs that dive deep into emotions—songs about love, loss, self-discovery, and everything in between. Music has always been my way of making sense of the world, turning personal stories into melodies that (hopefully) connect with others. I’ve been lucky to have my music featured on the radio and to work with incredible producers and artists across Europe. Whether performing live or crafting new sounds in the studio, my goal is always the same: to create something real, something that resonates. If you’re into music that’s honest, cinematic, and sometimes hits a little too close to home, I’d love for you to listen.
What got you into music?
Music has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. My dad always had music playing around the house—his cassette collection was endless, filled with everything from Annie Lennox to Kylie to Yazoo. I used to sit for hours with these massive headphones, easily double the size of my head, plugged into this huge machine in our living room. It played both cassettes and vinyl, and it must have been at least a meter wide, taking up so much space—but to me, it was magic. That’s where it all started. I’d lose myself in those songs, fascinated by how music could feel so personal yet so universal. That obsession eventually turned into writing my own songs—first as scribbles in a notebook, then as melodies, and now as fully realized tracks I get to share with the world.
How would you describe your sound?
My music lives somewhere between nostalgia and escapism—where sad boy pop meets chill pop, wrapped in cinematic synths and atmospheric textures. It’s the kind of sound that feels like driving alone at night, city lights blurring past, or standing in the middle of nowhere, lost in thought. Inspired by artists like HURTS, Björk, and Honne, I’m drawn to music that feels immersive—where every beat, every synth, and every lyric pulls you deeper into its world.
Where did the title ‘High Altitide’ come from?
High Altitude was born from a real experience—one of those moments where life throws you into something unexpected, and somehow, it ends up meaning more than you ever could have planned.
I was in Cusco, Peru, trying to get used to the high-altitude, when I got hit with altitude sickness. I had to spend 5 days in the hotel just in bed feeling dizzy and throwing up – not glamorous at all. It was my first time at these heights, and I just felt – ahh im not meant to be here. And then I wrote this song about that feeling of – this is too much – and even through I had dreamt of being here, it just didnt agree with me. The song has a double meaning. I’d spent so much time chasing something bigger, believing that happiness, success, or whatever I was searching for was always just over the next horizon. But standing there, struggling to catch my breath, I realized that maybe everything I needed was already around me. Maybe I didn’t have to climb so high to find it. That feeling—of striving, of searching, of learning to just be—became High Altitude. The song is built around that tension, the push and pull between wanting more and realizing that sometimes, you already have enough.
What is your favourite venue to play?
I haven’t played many live venues yet, but one of my favorite performances was at Laganini in Croatia—it was such a magical setting, and the vibe was incredible. I’d love to start playing more intimate gigs, and one of my dream spots is The Ruby Sessions in Dublin—hopefully, this year! As for venues I love, The Button Factory in Dublin is one of my favorites to see live music. There’s something about the atmosphere there that makes every gig feel special, and I’d love to play on that stage someday.
What is special about this release compared to your other releases?
High Altitude feels different from anything I’ve released before. This time, it’s just me and the producer, stripping everything back to let the song breathe. There’s a rawness to it—a sense of space that lets my vocals take center stage in a way I haven’t explored before.
My previous releases have been built around layers, collaborations, and big, textured soundscapes. But with High Altitude, I wanted to take a step back and let the emotion lead. The production is atmospheric yet intimate, balancing between weightlessness and gravity, much like the song’s meaning itself.
This track means a lot to me, not just because of the story behind it, but because it pushed me to showcase my voice in a new way. It’s personal, it’s reflective, and I hope when people listen, they feel that honesty coming through.
Who would you most like to collaborate with?
I would absolutely love to work with Vaticanjail—I admire her artistry so much. There’s something so raw and hypnotic about her sound, the way she blends vulnerability with this effortless cool. Her music feels like stepping into another world, and I know collaborating with her would be something really special. Another dream collaboration for me is CMAT—her energy is just unmatched, and I love how she brings such a fresh, distinctive vibe to everything she does. Working with artists who have such a strong sense of themselves and their sound is something I really aspire to, and hopefully, one day, we can make it happen!
What is your creative process, and do you think it differs from others?
For me, songwriting almost always starts with lyrics. I’ll get an idea—sometimes just a single line or a phrase—and I have to write it down immediately before it disappears. I keep a running list of these little sparks, and when it’s time to write, I go back to them, seeing what stands out, what still feels true.
The process changes depending on whether I’m writing for myself or another artist. When it’s my own song, it’s deeply personal—I let the lyrics guide the melody and build the soundscape around the emotion I want to capture. But when I’m writing for someone else, it’s all about connection. I love working face-to-face whenever possible, having real conversations where we can bounce ideas off each other and find the heart of what they want to say. There’s something special about that collaborative energy, about creating something that feels authentic to both of us.
No matter the process, every song starts the same way: with a feeling, a moment, a thought that won’t let go until it’s turned into music.
What is special about this track to you?
Some songs take time to find their shape, but High Altitude was effortless from the moment we started writing. Working with Marek Deml on this track felt like magic—everything just clicked. The melody, the lyrics, the atmosphere we were creating—it all came together so naturally, as if the song had been waiting to be written.
Even when we recorded the acoustic version, which may be coming out soon, it had that same energy. Stripped back, it still carried so much emotion, and that’s when we knew—we had written something really special. High Altitude is one of those songs that just feels right, and I can’t wait for people to hear it.
